When you are accessing the Internet, remember the following guidelines:
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Always keep your personal information to yourself and off the Internet.
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Always check fi rst with your parents before sending any photographs online.
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Always check fi rst with your parents before meeting someone in person that you fi rst met
on the Internet. Remember to meet in a public place and bring a trusted adult with you.
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Always check fi rst with your parents before entering a chat room. Remember that people
on the Internet are not always who they say they are.
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Always trust your instincts. If something does not seem right or makes you feel uncomfortable,
speak to a trusted adult.
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Always talk with your parents about what you are doing online and who you are speaking to.
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Always check fi rst with your parents before signing up for anything on the Internet.
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Always treat other people the way that you would like to be treated.
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Always ignore emails and instant messages when you are unsure of the sender.
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Always keep your password private.
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Always turn off the computer if someone harrasses, threatens or makes you feel
uncomfortable in any way.
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Always review your Internet Safety Guidelines so that you can have a fun online experience.
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