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Safe Internet for Safe Living

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 10:56 am
by sohanuzzaman53
We can say that internet usage has caused a big change in our lifestyles, daily habits and behaviors. We use the internet for many things such as having fun, getting information, doing research, following the agenda and we even make bank payments, pay bills, and shop online with credit cards over the internet. In addition to making human life easier, the internet has also shortened the distance between people. Thanks to digital technologies , it is possible to reach both the information we want and the people we want at the speed of light. The fact that the borders have become so open and uncertain with the internet has brought many dangers along with positive developments.

In order to support the safe and positive use of philippines phone lookup digital technologies, especially among children and young people, Safer Internet Day (SIG) is organized every February with the support of the European Commission . In our country, since 2010, the meaning and importance of this day has been emphasized and activities are carried out to raise awareness.

Safer Internet Day will be celebrated in 2020 at the BTK Information Technologies and Communication Authority headquarters. At the event, awards will be presented to those who won the Short Film and Public Service Announcement competition organized for university and high school students with the theme of “Safer Internet”.

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Information on Safe Internet Use
Although the safe use of the internet and digital technologies is especially important for young people and children, it is also extremely important both in business life and in the daily lives of each of us.

Safe internet for children;
In addition to a lot of useful information for children and young people, there are also many negative aspects such as adult content that is not suitable for their age, exposures, crimes, criminals, scammers, abusers, cyber bullies, harassers, etc.

First of all, children and young people should be told that they should be respectful towards other people on social media and protect their own reputation. Parents should monitor the sites their children visit, the time intervals they use the internet and ask their children to inform them.

In order to spend time safely on the Internet, it is very important for both children and parents to have digital literacy skills.