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Includes policy document: Cyber-Safety: Keeping Children Safe in a Connected World. South Australian Department of Education and Children's Services Guidelines for Preschools and Schools, June 2009 covers: 1. Access and Security 2. User Identification and Passwords 3. ppropriate Behaviour and Use 4. Acceptable Use Agreement Key messages Children and students may use the Internet only for learning related activities that are approved by a teacher. Cyber-safety Use Agreements must be in place f[..]

Excellent PBS Frontiline TV program on the issue: moderate and not alarmist and sensible.

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What do you believe is the most dangerous thing that can happen to your child/children when they are on the internet? 9.69% Bullying; 46.15% Predators; 5.79% Identity theft; 13.19% Computer viruses; 22.58% Exposure to pornography; 0.70%: Exposure to gambling; 1.90% Start getting spam

The 'Wise Up to IT' website is designed by NetAlert to provide young people with the information they need to make wise choices and decisions about their Internet activity. The site explores the lives of four young people and their experiences on the Internet. Also included are contacts for: getting help, practical solutions for you and the computer; reporting a crime.