Staying safe online - suggested reading.

This week saw the government introduce the "Click Clever, Click Safe" scheme, a plan to bring internet safety discussions into classrooms. Part of the effort to keep our children safer online.

I had been planning to write a piece on this subject as well as bring in some of the topics I cover when teaching internet safety to adults. It seems I've been beaten to the punch in this instance however so I would like to draw your attention to the BBC's coverage of the announcement itself:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8398763.stm

As well as a recent 'Lifehacker' article on staying safe online and how to avoid online scams which you will find here:

http://lifehacker.com/5420356/the-complete-guide-to-avoiding-online-scam...

I think the two articles do a good job of covering most of what I wanted to say so please have a read of them and should they raise any questions - feel free to register and comment or contact me directly.