Safer Internet Day: Teens probe Twitter 'addiction'

A recent survey by the UK Safer Internet Centre showed that 96% of 11-19-year-olds use the web to communicate - but how much do teenagers know about how to stay safe online on social networking sites like Twitter?

To coincide with Safer Internet Day on 5 February, BBC News School Reporters from Tarporley High School looked into the issues surrounding the hugely popular social networking website, and talked to people in the know about how to avoid any problems.

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From: NewsPepars

Related topics : how to stay safe using social networking sites / how to stay safe on social networking sites / online social network websites / schools social networking sites

How to hide the city you live in on Facebook - Staying Safe Online

In this video we show you how to hide the city you live in on Facebook and get even more private on the Social networking sites.

Showing you how to stay safe online is one of our biggest concerns here at Social Media 4 Beginners and having your city and state available for others to see where you live is not the safest thing to do.

Thank you MaryEllen of MaryEllen After 60 for the question! Link to her YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQaM2bIPgPd9byjJ_DaZxEA

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From: Social Media 4 Beginners

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Safe Social Networking

The time we spend on social networks is for the most part positive and entertaining. Sharing pictures with friends on Facebook, making a new business connection on LinkedIn, staying in the know with the latest topic trending on Twitter or even meeting that special someone on a dating site!

However, there is a side of social networking (online and offline) that is not so much fun. The reality is that scammers can take advantage of the trust you place in those who are part of your network....

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From: FCNB CA

Related topics : how to stay safe on social networking sites / online social network services

Ten Ways to Stay Safe on the Internet

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Digitally smart teens need to understand and avoid the consequences of putting very private personal information and photos onto social networking sites, email, chat rooms, blogs, and websites. This program encourages teens to consider their posts before they click, protect their passwords, regularly monitor their online profiles and privacy settings, check tags in postings from others, and more. Teens are encouraged to be aware of tracking technologies abuses, the...

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From: HumanRelationsMedia

Related topics : private information on social networking sites / private social network site