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SAFETY MEASURES WHILE USING COMPUTER/INTERNET

                 When using the Internet or computer, we can take the following safety measures:

                    Install updated antivirus in your computer system.
                    Be cautious while using your passwords online.
                    Do not entertain strangers or suspicious e-mails.

                    Do not share your personal details with anyone online.
                    Avoid friend requests from strangers.
                    Keep your privacy settings always on.

                    Be careful of what you download.
                    Think before you post anything on social networking sites.

                    Implement encryption to protect data privacy when transferring files.
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                   Encryption is the process of transforming data into unreadable code to maintain privacy.


                 Parental Assistance While Using the Internet

                 Some parental assistance while using the Internet or computer:
                    Instruct children not to open e-mails or accept friend requests from people they do not know.

                    Ensure children visit age-appropriate sites and regularly check their online activities.
                    Use strong passwords for e-mail accounts or social networking websites.

                    Advise children not to share personal details or passwords with others.
                    Use firewall protection to block access to inappropriate sites.

                    Regularly change passwords and adjust privacy settings on computers.

                     DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS

                 Footprints  are  the  impressions we  leave  on  the
                 ground while walking. Similarly, a Digital Footprint is
                 the trace or mark that a user leaves when interacting
                 with the Internet.

                 A digital footprint refers to the data trail left behind
                 when a person uses the Internet. This can include
                 the information shared or exchanged online through
                 emails, attachments, social media, websites visited,
                 and content uploaded, such as videos or images. These traces of personal information can be
                 collected and analysed by others, sometimes without the user’s knowledge.

                 A digital footprint is also known as a Digital Dossier, which encompasses all the digital data
                 collected about an individual over time.



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