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Tips to keep your information safe online

Key takeaways

  • Here you’ll find helpful guides and support in one easy place.
  • Use parental controls to keep your child safe on the internet.
  • Explore tools like Microsoft Family Safety and Trend Security.
  • Take a few minutes today to check your family’s devices and add privacy settings. It’s a small step that makes a big difference.

Staying safe online is just as important as staying safe in real life.

When your family uses devices like laptops, phones or tablets, it’s important to protect: 
  • Your personal information 

  • Your children’s privacy 

  • Your family’s online experiences 
With a few simple steps, you can make the internet a safer place for everyone at home. 

Why online safety matters

When we go online, we often share personal details like our name, email, or even bank information. If this information gets into the wrong hands, it can cause problems like scams or identity theft.

By using privacy tools and parental controls, you can help keep yourself and your family safe.

Simple ways to stay safe online

Illustration of online fraud and scams featuring a hacker at a laptop, broken lock icon, phishing email, stolen credit card details, and a fraud alert warning

Here are some easy steps Be Connected recommends you take:

  • Use strong passwords – Choose passwords that are hard to guess. Use letters, numbers and symbols.
  • Don’t share personal information – Be careful what you post online. Avoid sharing your address, phone number or bank details.
  • Update your software – Keep your apps and devices up to date. Updates often include security fixes.
  • Watch out for scams – Don’t click on links in messages or emails from people you don’t know.
  • Use security programs – Tools like antivirus software help protect your computer from harmful websites and viruses.
Learn more from Be Connected

Using parental controls

Parental controls help you manage what your child can see and do online. You can use them on laptops, phones, tablets and even gaming consoles.

Mobile phone settings

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Want to set up parental controls on a mobile phone or tablet? These guides can help:

Apple products

Parental controls are built right into each iPhone, iPad and Mac. You can use this guide on the Apple website to set it up.

Google Android phones and tablets

You can set up parental controls for apps, games, and other digital content. Read this guide on the Google website to get started.

Social media, games and apps

Kids use many apps and games. It’s important to check the settings to make sure they’re safe.

Use the eSafety guide to find trusted advice on setting up parental controls for popular platforms. Use the filters and hit apply or search for the name of the app you are looking for.

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Resource

Download the parental controls PDF guide for extra help.

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Where to get help

These trusted websites have more support and resources:

Take a few minutes today to check your family’s devices and add privacy settings. It’s a small step that makes a big difference.

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