Safer Internet Day

Today is Safer Internet Day - a day to think about how to be safe, smart and responsible in our use of technology.

Technology is a big part of life these days and it opens up a whole lot of opportunities - like sharing videos and photos with your friends, talking online, finding new and interesting information - the possibilities are endless.

But as more and more of what we do happens online, it’s really important that we all have the skills we need to be smart, safe and responsible online. We don’t jump into the deep end of the pool without learning to swim, and we should take the same approach to work and play online.

This is what Safer Internet Day is all about - taking the time to think about how to be safe, smart and responsible online.

Being responsible is about respecting the online community and making a positive contribution.

Being safe is about being aware of the risks and how to manage them.

And being smart is about getting tech and information literate.

Why not take a moment today to check your privacy settings? For Google services, visit the Privacy Dashboard.

There are other useful tools to help you be smart, safe and responsible online. Check out Google SafeSearch and Safety Mode on YouTube. You can watch this video for some tips on staying safe on YouTube.

For more information take a look at the Google and YouTube Safety Centres.

Posted by Ishtar Vij, Public Policy Team, Google Australia & New Zealand