Internet Safety

8 Ways to Protect Yourself On Social Networks

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January 27th, 2011

We saw a great article written by Russ Banhan of Independent Agent magazine, about personal and business exposures from the use of social media. Here’s eight ways to reduce your exposure: 1. On Facebook and other social media sites, take advantage of the highest security settings and only allow “friends” – not “friends of friends”…

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Age-Based Guidelines for Children’s Internet Use

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December 9th, 2010

While the internet technology allows children unprecedented access to information and knowledge, it also leaves them potentially vulnerable to online predators and cyberbullying. Here are parental tips and the age-based children’s internet use guidelines that the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests: For Parents: Monitor you child’s internet use and content. Make rules regarding appropriate and…

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