Staying Safe on the Internet
Using the Internet has many benefits. _______ online takes seconds, and online communities can _______ people. People can use the Internet to find reliable information.
When you share a _______ , or communicate with a _______ , these actions are _______ . Others can see what you shared. Your friend can look back at old messages at any time. Even if you delete a picture or post, people can still find it. All of these actions, even those you took a long time ago, make up your digital footprint.
Positive Online Behavior
Acting _______ online is an important part of safety and your _______ . By engaging in positive online behaviors, you are practicing _______ , or responsible, healthy actions as part of the digital community. _______ means acting respectfully and honestly by treating others well and not pretending to be someone else.
Another part of positive online behavior is _______ . You have probably seen some rules when joining a website. The website may have asked you to _______ or agree to a set of rules about acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Pay attention to rules and do not try to get around them. Do not try to _______ and do not violate rules by sharing content others created or posting violent material.
Privacy
As you make friends and _______ , you will probably share a lot of _______ about yourself. You will want to tell friends about your interests, activities, and plans.
Some personal information can make it possible for people to identify you or know where you are (Figure 13.14). This can lead to _______ (when people use your personal information to pretend to be you). It can also put you in _______ from Internet predators, who use personal information to find and harm people or violate their privacy.
To protect yourself online, use _______ , keep passwords private, and do not click on links or download apps from suspicious sources. _______ and apps can expose your information to hackers, who illegally access data on digital devices.
Do not post any _______ online. If you want to post this kind of information, talk with a parent or guardian first. _______ of your school, home, or other locations that could help someone find you. Avoid tagging yourself at certain locations or saying you will be at certain public events. In addition, always ask permission before sharing photos of another person.
When talking with people you met online, _______ personal information or photographs or agree to video-call or meet. A video-call can help an _______ identify you. Meeting in person can put you at risk. If someone you met online asks for your personal information or asks to video-call or meet with you, _______ and tell a trusted adult what happened.