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Common cybersafety issues

Common cybersafety issues

This section provides information for schools to identify and address Common cybersafety issues as they arise, including cyberbullying and students accessing or sharing inappropriate content.

Cyberbullying

This section aims to help teachers identify and address school-based issues arising from cyberbullying between students. It may also assist teachers who feel they are victims of cyberbullying from colleagues, parents or students.

Unwanted contact

This section looks at unwanted contact online, including sexual solicitation and online grooming. It provides advice for schools to assist in educating children and young people about the potential threats posed by unscrupulous individuals online.

Protecting computers: e-security

This section provides practical information on how to protect internet-connected computers and identify potentially compromised computers and networks.

Protecting personal information

This section aims to assist educators in understanding how personal information is used online and how students can manage their information to protect against misuse and to protect their digital reputations.

Inappropriate content

This section provides information for teachers and schools to assist in dealing with inappropriate content. It describes how some children and young people access and share inappropriate content and how schools can respond.

Excessive internet use

This section provides general guidance about identifying potentially excessive internet use. It discusses possible warning signs and what schools can do to identify and assist with potential issues.