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SMART rules here. SMART
rules
Below are 5 SMART safety tips which we need to remember
when using the Internet with people we don't know
or trust. It is important to remember these 5 simple
first SMART steps:
Safe - Staying safe involves being
careful and not giving out your
name, address, mobile phone no.,
school name or password to people
online...
Meetingsomeone you meet in cyberspace can
be dangerous. Only do so with your
parents'/carers' permission and
then when they are present...
Accepting
e-mails or opening files from people
you don't really know or trust can
get you into trouble - they may
contain viruses or nasty messages...
Remembersomeone online may be lying and
not be who they say they are. If
you feel uncomfortable when chatting
or messaging end the conversation...
Tellyour parent or carer if someone
or something makes you feel uncomfortable
or worried...
