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Staying Safe Online
Staying safe online
The internet is now part of everyday life. We use it to work, shop, play games and catch up with family and friends. Technology develops at an amazing speed, bringing more and more opportunities for the user. But it also brings some risks and can leave people vulnerable to fraud or abuse.
In Fife, we are focussing on five main areas of risk:
- Accessing inappropriate material
- Online scams
- Online gaming
- Social networking
- Mobile internet access and smart phones
These web pages provide advice on how to stay safe and secure when online, along with information about useful websites and other information sources.
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Publications
- Grooming (opens in a new window)
- Pornification (opens in a new window)
- Sexting (opens in a new window)
- Sexual Exploitation (opens in a new window)
- Sexualisation (opens in a new window)
For more information contact
Samantha Pairman, Policy OfficerTel: 08451 55 55 55 + Ext 44 61 40 Contact Samantha Pairman online
By Post: Fife Council, Fife Council Brunton House, High Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9QU