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Taking action

Find out how to keep your details safe when you're using social networking sites.

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How we can help

If you think your information has been used in a way you didn't expect, we may be able to help.

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Other people's stories

Read about other people's experiences of using social networking sites.

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More info

We don't pretend to have everything you need on this site. There are some other sites and places which offer really good advice about all sorts of things, including protecting your information on the internet. Have a look at some of the links below for more information.

Social networkingOur new guide, 'Your little book about protecting your personal information' is full of general tips and advice (1.8MB).

Other stuff:

Poster
Here's a poster you can put up anywhere to remind people to think about what they post online.

Bookmark  
This bookmark contains some tips about using websites safely.

Top tips card  
A handy card containing tips about using websites safely.

Other organisations:

Get Safe Online
Protect yourself from identity thieves, viruses, phishing and other internet threats with expert advice from the British government, the Serious and Organised Crime Agency and industry specialists.

Thinkuknow.co.uk
Thinkuknow is a space for young people of all ages to find out about good ways of using the internet, share experiences of things which have gone wrong and to learn how to avoid and get out of bad situations. It has a whole section about staying safe when using social networking sites.

There4me.com
There4me is for you if you're between 12 and 16 years old and are worried about something and need some help. There is a page about internet safety, as well as information on issues like abuse, bullying, exams and drugs.

Phonebrain.org.uk
Phonebrain gives you loads of info about premium rate phone services, including those you can order on the web. The site will help you stay in control of your money and trouble shoot any problems you have.

Personal information toolkit  
As well as protecting your details online, you should also make sure you're safe offline. The ICO's personal information toolkit tells you about safeguarding all your personal information, like your bank statements and passport. It tells you how you can check that information held about you is correct, reduce unwanted marketing and help stop your information from falling easily into the wrong hands.

 

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