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Dealing with Strangers: The Traffic Light Rule

When using the Internet, you may come across people you do not know. Some might seem friendly,
but others may try to harm, trick or bully you. If anything online makes you feel scared, confused
or uncomfortable, follow the Traffic Light Rule to stay safe:

Light Action What it means

Stop immediately. Do not click, do not reply and do not share
RED STOP
any more information.

Think carefully. Why does the message or request feel

YELLOW THINK strange? Does this person know your family? Are they offering
something that sounds too good to be true?

Tell a trusted adult such as a parent or teacher right away
GREEN TELL ✅
and show them what happened.

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THE CYBER SAFETY PLEDGE Century #Initiative
Skills

Write down and sign this simple pledge with your parents. Keep it near your computer as a reminder of the
good Digital Citizen you want to be.

I, [Your Name], promise to be a smart and safe Digital Citizen.

1. I will NEVER share my password or private information (full name, address, phone
number) online.

2. I will follow the STOP, THINK, TELL rule whenever I see something strange or scary
online.
3. I will be kind and respectful to everyone online and will not participate in mean
behaviour.

4. I will immediately tell a parent or teacher if anything makes me feel uncomfortable.

Signed: Date:

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