Tayside Police - Internet Advice

	Introduction
	Advice for Parents
	Advice for Children
	Get Safe Online
	Internet Watch Foundation
	Virtual Global Taskforce

The Scottish Government, as part of the 'Safer Scotland' campaign, has produced an online guide for parents who want to make sure that their children are safe when using the internet.

Although your children are probably confident using the web this does not always mean that they are safe. By making your children aware of some common sense dos and don'ts you can ensure that they enjoy the internet in safety. The Chat Safer website provides clear, helpful advice to parents.

Advice for safer surfing includes :

Remember that everyone you meet online is a stranger, even though they might seem like a friend
Always use a nickname when logging on and never give out personal details
Never arrange to meet someone you make friends with online
Try to have online conversations in public chatrooms
Accepting emails or opening files from people you don't know can lead to trouble - they may contain viruses, nasty messages or inappropriate links
If you are worried or upset about anything you have seen or been sent online, talk to an adult you know well and ask for help

For much more advice to parents on safer online chatting and surfing for their children, go to the Chat Safer website - www.chatsafer.co.uk

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