Articles by ConnectSafely

ConnectSafely releases free Parent & Educator Guide to Media Literacy & Fake News

May 9, 2017

Read the guide online or download the PDF You’ve heard about fake news — stories that appear online and in media that are wholly or mostly fake. Sadly, it’s

Tips for Strong, Secure Passwords & Other Authentication Tools

April 4, 2017

A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Scroll down for a video based on these tips. Never give out your password to anyone.* Never

Tips for Protecting Kids & Teens from Identity Theft

October 12, 2016

You might think that you have to be an adult to be an identity theft victim, but that’s not the case. Children are also at risk. Learn how to protect your child’s identity.

Tips for Safe Social Networking for Teens

August 12, 2016

These tips, based on the latest research, will help teens’ socializing stay fun and safe. Be your own person. Don’t let friends or strangers pressure you to be

Share Your ‘One Good Thing’

July 24, 2015

We've all seen the stories about bullies and hate-mongers. But guess what? The majority of things that happen online are positive. ConnectSafely's One Good Thing project is your place to share the positive things you've done or seen with connected technology.

Digital Trust Foundation announces ‘digital abuse’ grants

July 23, 2015

by Digital Trust Foundation The Digital Trust Foundation today announced $1.6 million in grants for research, education, and support focused on understanding, preventing,

Tips for Dealing with Teen Sexting

July 12, 2015

“Sexting” usually refers to the sharing of nude or semi-nude and sexually provocative photos via mobile phones, but it can happen on other devices and the Web too. First

Teens speak: Should students publish their school work online?

June 9, 2015

by Kerry Gallagher

Some educators believe students put more effort and creativity into work that has an audience beyond the school or classroom. But how do students feel?

ConnectSafely releases A Parents’ Guide to Student Data Privacy

April 28, 2015

Click here to view A Parents Guide to Student Data Privacy Palo Alto, CA, (April 28, 2015) – ConnectSafely.org, a leading non-profit Internet safety organization, today

The policy of student data privacy

April 23, 2015

By Maria Spencer: Last fall, California passed the Student Online Personal Information Protection Act (SOPIPA), which applies to websites, applications and online services.

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