Phone Safety
There is never anything unsafe that could happen while using your phone.
False! You must be careful when using a phone as there are many unsafe possibilities.
You should let anyone use your computer if they ask.
False! Your computer has private information, and you should not share your computer with others unless you know and trust them.
It is safe to talk to strangers online.
False! You should not communicate with strangers online, and you should let your parents or trusted adult know if a stranger contacts you.
Social Media applications are always unsafe, and you should never use them.
False! If you are safe and cautious with social media, they are not always unsafe and risky.
What is consent?
Consent is when you give permission to other people to be in your personal space or touch your personal things.
You should always have a password or lock on your phone.
True! Having a password or lock on your phone prevents someone from accessing your device and stealing your private information.
Everything on the internet is true.
False! Anyone can write anything on the internet, so you must be careful what you read and believe.
If you are unsure about who you chatting with online, you should ask your parent, guardian, or trusted adult to help you first.
True! If you are ever in a conversation with someone online, you should let a parent or trusted family member know and ask for thei help to make sure it is safe.
There is nothing risky about sharing videos of myself dancing on Tik Tok.
False! When you share a video of yourself online, it is forever online and available for a stranger to take.
If you ask someone for a hug, and they say “no thanks,” you must not hug them.
True! This is respecting someone's personal space. You do not have their consent if they say "no".
You must be at least 13 years old to have a Tik Tok account.
True! Legally, you must be at least 13 years old to have a Tik Tok account.
It is safe to share your computer password and login information to others if they need to use a computer.
False! You should never share your personal passwords or login with anyone but a trusted adult.
I have to worry about giving my name, birthday, address to someone online.
True! Never give your personal information to someone online as it can be used and shared with others.
If a friend asks you for a piece of your cookie, and you say “sorry, not today,” they can keep asking until you change your mind.
False! They need to respect your choice, and stop asking you because you have not given them consent.
Your computer camera can be accessed by someone over the internet.
True! Hackers and skilled computer users are able to access your camera even when you do not know. You should always keep your camera blocked when you are not using it.
If a friend from school or someone you know is sending you messages or images which are inappropriate or upsetting, you need to tell a parent or teacher right away.
True! This can be called cyber bullying, and is another form of bullying like physical and emotional bullying. This is very serious.
Everyone has the right to make their own choices.
True! You have the right to make your own choices. No means No. Always.