Online Safety
You've probably learned a long list of important safety and privacy lessons already: Look both ways before crossing the street; buckle up; don't talk to strangers. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, is urging kids to add one more lesson to the list:
Do not post information about yourself online that you do not want the whole world to know!
The Internet is the world's biggest information exchange: many more people could see your information than you intend, including your parents, your teachers, your employer, the police – and strangers, some of whom could be dangerous.
By providing information about yourself and using blogs, chat rooms, email, or instant messaging, you can communicate, either within a limited community, or with the world at large.
The FTC suggests these tips for socializing safely online:
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