Safer Internet day

7th february 2012 Today is safer Internet day

“It is for this reason that Insafe, a Europe-wide network which promotes responsible use of the Web, is using today’s Safer Internet Day to encourage all users to reach across the generations and share what they know so that everyone benefits. “

“As increasing amounts of personal information are surfacing on the Web, it is essential to remain wary of the risks surrounding the ease in which our details can be accessed.
Social networking and online profiles contribute to this – giving potential fraudsters a plethora of sensitive information.

Insafe reports that more than a quarter of children in Europe have online networking profiles which can be exposed and with over 800million people on Facebook alone the danger is widespread.
‘It is good to be wary about publishing your personal information even if other people are happy to post pictures of their house or their contact details,’ recommends Internet protection organisation, GetSafeOnline. ‘Remember what goes online, usually stays online.’

Tweaking privacy controls to online profiles is another way of making sure that your information is kept from prying eyes. “