Guideline about responsible use of social networks
- 4. • Social networking web sites such as and are useful Internet tools to keep in touch with friends and family, and can be utilized to meet new people with similar interests. • These sites have become very popular among teens. • These sites can be a positive and beneficial resource for youth, but only if they used them in the responsible way.
- 5. • Too often, however, adolescents include too much personal information, talk about things that could get them into trouble, or otherwise place themselves at risk by what they share on their online profiles. • Virtually everyone that uses the media needs to understand the benefits of responsible use and the consequences of irresponsible use.
- 6. • We could establish three major areas within which we can group the main risks associated with tic's and social networks: • EXPOSURE TO HARMFUL CONTENT, • EXCESSIVE TIME COMMITMENT • AND THE POSSIBILITY OF CONTACT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS TO THE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INTEGRITY OF PERSONS.
- 7. • The main risks that we may face are: • ABUSIVE AND ADDICTIVE USE • That often results in heavy dependence or abuse and social isolation and / or waiver to be with friends
- 8. • VIOLATION OF RIGHTS OF INDUSTRIAL OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY • Closely related to the phenomenon, widespread illegal downloading at all ages
- 9. • ACCESS TO INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT • The ability to access inappropriate content capable offend the sensibilities contained pursued by the law, fake content ...
- 10. • CYBERBULLYING • A risk bolstered by the ease offered by tic's hiding under false identities, which has caused the number of cases of harassment has increased considerably, becoming a teen pop phenomenon.
- 11. • GROOMING AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT • The grooming define a tactic commonly used by pedophiles to contact potential victims.
- 12. • THREATS TO PRIVACY • Privacy in the network is the ability of individuals to control what information reveals self on the set of Internet and control who can access it.
- 13. • ECONOMIC RISK AND / OR FRAUD • Any internet user can be subject to fraud or computer scam. Highlight phishing, a form of fraud in order to try to get users to their data, passwords, bank accounts, credit card numbers, identities, all possible data before being used fraudulently.
- 14. • TECHNICAL AND / OR RISK MALWARE • The use of the Internet can expose you to viruses and other malicious software (malware).
- 15. • ONLY CONNECT WITH THOSE YOU KNOW OR THOSE YOU ARE CERTAIN CAN BE TRUSTED.
- 16. • DON’T ADD PEOPLE AS “FRIENDS” UNLESS YOU KNOW THEM IN REAL LIFE.
- 17. • DON’T ACCUMULATE THOUSANDS OF “FRIENDS” ONLY FOR INCREASE THE LIST. JUST REMEMBER THAT THESE PEOPLE HAVE OPEN ACCESS TO ALL OF YOUR POSTED CONTENT AND INFORMATION.
- 18. • DON’T PUT ANYTHING ONLINE YOU WOULDN’T WANT YOUR WORST ENEMY TO KNOW.
- 19. • USE THE STRONGEST PRIVACY SETTINGS THAT STILL ALLOW YOU THE FLEXIBILITY YOU NEED TO USE THE SITE IN THE WAY YOU WANT.
- 20. • MAKE SURE YOU SET YOUR PROFILE TO “PRIVATE” SO THAT YOU CAN CONTROL WHO HAS EASY ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION.
- 21. • SHARE ONLY INFORMATION THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU MAY NOT KNOW WHO YOUR NETWORK OF FRIENDS MIGHT BE SHARING IT WITH.
- 22. • USE DISCRETION WHEN PUTTING PICTURES ON YOUR PROFILE
- 23. • BE WARY OF POSTS THAT ARE EITHER OFFERING SOMETHING TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. TRUST YOUR INSTINCT IF SOMETHING SEEMS SUSPICIOUS. AND IF YOU KNOW IT’S A FRAUD, REPORT IT TO THE SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE.
- 24. • ALWAYS HAVE UP-TO-DATE, REPUTABLE SECURITY SOFTWARE INSTALLED ON EVERY DEVICE YOU ARE USING TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET/SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES.
- 25. • CHOOSE A SECURE BROWSER. • Most of the activities conducted by our focus on Internet browser so make a right choice is important.
- 26. • USE ADDITIONAL PLUGINS FOR THE BROWSER • It is suitable install some plugins to your browser to increase blocking infected web sites.
- 27. • TAKE CARE TO PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER • Install an antivirus on your operating system, there are many free and low heavy options.
- 28. • UPGRADE YOUR APPLICATIONS • It is very important to keep our updated applications, because in addition to offering the most improved version of the application or program normally have associated safety improvements.
- 29. • COMMON SENSE • If sail without common sense the chances of problems have increased considerably. Do not sail suicidally, before clicking on a link on that page well think you're already which can take you. There is no better tool than oneself, to monitor which pages you enter and leave in these data.
- 30. • RESPECT • I use ICT respecting others, respecting me and making me respect.
- 31. • FREEDOM • I exercise my right to freedom and respect of others.
- 32. • IDENTITY • I am taking my identity securely in my interaction with others in technological environments.
- 33. • INTEGRITY • I protect my integrity and personal safety and that of others.
- 34. • PRIVACY • I'm responsible with my privacy and that of others.
- 35. • AUTONOMY • I use ICT for the free development of my personality and autonomy, and through it I do acknowledge and respect my beliefs and thoughts, and those of others.
- 36. • QUALITY OF LIFE • I use ICT to improve my quality of life, making sure to seek a healthy and peaceful environment.
- 37. • CARE AND BEHAVIOR • I'm aware that minors require special care and support in the use of ICT.
- 38. • RESPECT THE LAW • I do not use ICT to promote, query, view, buy and share activities outside the law or any other behavior that violates human rights.