Romance scammers are good at what they do and can spend months building up trust before they start to ask for sums of money. There’s no fail-proof way to identify a romance scam, but there are signs to look out for.

Before young people start using technology, it’s crucial you talk to them about the type of things they might see online and develop strategies on …

Your digital footprint is the trail of ‘electronic breadcrumbs’ you leave behind you as you use the internet and it’s important to manage it carefully

The internet has opened up many opportunities for young people to gain access to enormous amounts of content. This content can be educational, informative and fun. Unfortunately it …

Taking a defamation case is a big undertaking in New Zealand and you will need to engage a lawyer. Civil processes under the Harmful Digital Communications Act will soon apply

There are so many conveniences to shopping online, but you also need to be careful about who you’re buying from and the information you’re giving …

Understanding New Zealand’s Privacy Act, the privacy principles and how to make a complaint about a breach of privacy

Sexting is the name given to the act of sending or receiving nude images, videos or texts and also covers underwear and sexual content. We’ve …

Phishing is when someone tries to get personal information (like bank account numbers and passwords), from a large audience, so they can use it to …

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