Online Privacy

Online Privacy & Personal Information Protection

Teach children the importance of safeguarding personal information like their full name, address, phone number, and school details. Advise them against sharing such information in public forums, social media, or with strangers online.
Protecting Privacy Safeguarding Personal Information Sharing Information

Social Media Safety

Social Media Safety

Discuss the risks associated with social media platforms, including cyberbullying, identity theft, and exposure to inappropriate content. Encourage children to use privacy settings effectively, be cautious about accepting friend requests from strangers, and think critically before sharing photos or personal details online.
Connect Safely: Parent Guides Mental Health and Social Media Staying Safe Online Identity Theft Staying Safe on Social Media Sites The DON'TS of Sharing Photos or Personal Details - Ask Trish!

Phishing Awareness

Educate your child about phishing scams, where cybercriminals attempt to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware through deceptive emails, messages, or websites. Teach them to recognize suspicious links, emails from unknown senders, and requests for personal or financial information.
Social Engineering and Avoiding Phishing Attacks Cyber Crime and Phishing

Safe Internet Practices

In discussions with your child, emphasize the importance of using strong, unique passwords for each online account they may have and the wisdom of regularly updating them. This includes regularly changing the password they use at school as well. Encourage the use of reputable antivirus software and caution against downloading files or clicking on links from untrustworthy sources. Additionally, promote the habit of verifying the authenticity of websites before entering sensitive information.
Strong Passwords Kids and Passwords Parenting in the Digital Age Using Antivirus Software Verifying if a Website is Legitimate

Digital Footprint Management

Help children understand their online actions leave a digital footprint that can have long-term consequences. Discuss the potential impact of posting inappropriate content, engaging in cyberbullying, or sharing compromising photos. Encourage responsible online behavior and teach them to think critically about what they share online.
Publishing Information Online Cyberbullying The Danger of Sharing Compromising Photos - Video Responsible Online Behavior- Video

NEISD classroom teachers and District administrators carefully review digital resources to ensure they are age-appropriate, educationally beneficial, and compliant with student data privacy regulations. Below is a link to the digital resources NEISD has evaluated and either approved, approved with restrictions for use, or denied for use within NEISD. District Agreements Listing (a4l.org)