Technological options like parental controls can help keep your child safe online, but they work best when teamed with online safety education. Find out the best approach now. PARENTAL CONTROLS Parental controls are settings or apps that allow parents to control their child’s activity online. They can be built into a device or app or…
People increasingly submit more of their data – most likely without thinking – everyday. So it’s important to know about the simple things that will improve your privacy and help establish good online safety behaviours. Whether you’re browsing for items to buy, researching a medical condition or posting about a holiday, there are hundreds of touchpoints when…
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of security for your online accounts. Find out what it is, how it works & why it’s important.
As young people become more independent online, they can connect and communicate with people they don’t know. Often this is a positive experience, but sometimes your child could be being groomed or talking to someone who isn’t who they say they are. Our advice explains how unwanted contact works, including grooming and what whānau can do to educate…
Smartphones and tablets are computing devices that also need protecting. We’ve put together the following 12 tips for protecting your mobile devices against digital dangers
There’s no doubt that the Global Positioning System – or GPS – ranks as one of the most influential technologies today. It’s revolutionised warfare and spawned whole new industries from the development of Homer Simpson-voiced in-car satnav systems to real-world treasure hunting games likes Geocaching. Being able to accurately identify your location and navigate routes without…
You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Understand With so many ways to connect and be entertained, many parents worry about how much time their children spend online. Netsafe has put some advice together to help you work out what’s right for your family. How many hours a day should kids be spending online?…
Ransomware is a malicious software that denies a user access to their files or system unless they pay a ransom.
Cold calling computer technicians have plagued Kiwis with their efforts to gain remote access to computers and steal online banking logins, personal data and more
The Harmful Digital Communications Act has made changes to the Crimes Act which now make it illegal to encourage or incite anyone to suicide
