Protecting your information

Personal information is anything that identifies you. This might include your first and last name, address, date of birth, workplace or financial details.

Why is it important to protect personal information? 

• It is important because it can be easy for someone to use it to pretend to be you. This is called identity theft.
• Personal information can be revealed in images and videos as well as text. 

How can I protect my information?

• Privacy settings: Check the ‘help guide’ for the website or app you are using to change privacy settings. 
• Location settings: Avoid sharing location information. Turn the GPS off on your device if you don’t need to use it.
• Use a strong password: Use upper and lower case letters, numbers and keyboard symbols.
• Know how to spot a scam: Criminals may try to steal money or personal details using scams. Visit www.scamwatch.gov.au to learn more about how to spot a scam.
• Only shop on secure websites: A secure website will have “https” or a padlock symbol at the start of the web address.

 ThinkUKnow’s top tips for protecting your personal information

• Read the terms and conditions carefully before agreeing to anything. 
• Be careful not to click on links in suspicious emails – delete them straight away. 
• Don’t give out your email address or phone number unless you know how that information will be used. 
• Make sure you use a strong password. 
• Remember – if it looks too good to be true, it probably is! 

Visit www.thinkuknow.org.au for more information and tips!

Upcoming webinars for parents and carers

The Australian Government eSafety Commissioner has a wide range of online webinars to give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe online experiences.

The next free online webinar focuses on exploring the online experiences of boys and young men.

For boys and young men, the internet can be a place where they seek connection, validation and guidance as they explore what it means to be a man today. However, it also exposes them to risks like harmful content, online exploitation and the growing influence of misogynistic ideologies.

This 45-minute webinar will help parents understand:

• the social and cultural influences shaping boys and young men
• how boys engage online, build relationships and how they may be vulnerable to manipulation or exploitation
• the impact of social media, gaming, and influencers on their attitudes, behaviours and sense of identity.
• This presentation will share practical strategies to build critical thinking, challenge harmful narratives, and create open conversations that empower boys and young men to navigate the online world safely and respectfully.

Exploring the online experiences of boys and young men:

Tuesday, 27 May, 12.30pm
Monday, 30 July, 12.30pm

Click here to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3097197158603562592