Today is Safer Internet Day, a global initiative with one goal in mind: to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people.

Safer Internet Day generally focuses on social networking sites and privacy – indeed, this year’s theme is Think B4 U post! This will hopefully encourage youngsters to actually think about what they’re writing on the internet before they publish it. A survey found that three in five adults have no idea what information about themselves and their families is available online – a troubling notion. Not only are children at risk online, adults are too. Many com panies have blocked social networking sites on business broadband as there is a high risk of confidential information being accidentally leaked. Take a look at the Safer Internet Day site to find out vital information on how you can stay safe on the internet!

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