Tag Archive for ‘children online’
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Starting this summer, there will be new rules in place designed to protect child privacy. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is behind the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) – the law that requires web sites to get parents’ permission before collecting personal data about children under the age of 13. New updates are currently [...]
Survey Findings: Parents, Teens and Online Privacy
A new poll finds that many parents have new concerns about their children and their privacy online. The Pew Internet Project and the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University just released a new study called “Parents, Teens and Online Privacy.” Among the key findings, 81% of parents reported being concerned about how [...]
Online Holiday Safety
‘Tis the season for online fun. As schools break for the holidays, children typically spend more time at home using technology. Before your child gets online, make sure you are taking steps to help keep them protected from potential Internet dangers. Experts advise parents to place the home computer in a common area. This allows [...]
A Child’s Blog: How to Keep It Safe and Fun
According to WiredSafety.org, over 6 million children write blogs. Even some top online news organizations have kid and teen contributors tackling subjects from national politics to consumer product reviews. While blogging can provide a lot of benefits to kids, including improved writing, communication and social skills, there are also risks to consider. If your child or [...]
Computer Basics for Children
This school year, along with reading, writing and math, chances are your children are also getting plenty of lessons in the classroom involving computers. Technology is now a regular part of school curriculums. While most children will get some computer education in school, it’s a good idea for parents to introduce computers to their children [...]
Technology – Good or Bad for Today’s Family?
National Family Month is upon us. If you’re not familiar with it, it was established to encourage family relationships and focuses on developing healthy, confident kids. It’s a sometimes needed reminder to return our attention to the importance of the family unit. Here at SafetyWeb it has made us pause to consider what makes families tick [...]
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