31. Me and others on the internet

What is the Internet?

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The Internet is a worldwide information network.

It is a powerful tool for communication, work and information sharing.

With the Internet, you can find out what is happening or being discussed on the other side of the world with only a couple of clicks.

However, this also means that when you write something on the Internet, it can be read and saved by everyone else in the world.

Netiquette

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When using the Internet, remember the following things:

Never share your passwords with other people, not even your best friend.
Never reveal your surname, address, place of residence, e-mail address, phone number or the name of your school with strangers.
Do not give pictures or private information about yourself or other people to strangers on the Internet.
Ask your parents for permission when signing up on different websites and gaming services.
Remember that no one can make you do anything online! If you do not feel comfortable, you can always leave.
Tell your parents or other adults if someone keeps sending you inappropriate messages or images online.
Remember that the people who you meet online may not always be who they say they are.
Never meet an online acquaintance in real life alone!
Do not answer inappropriate or insulting messages from strangers.
Do not send inappropriate or insulting messages to others. Be respectful and take others into consideration.

Source: http://www.edu.fi

Remember!

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Remember, that everything you do on the Internet leaves a digital footprint in the search engines, websites and devices you use.

This is why you should not think that anything you do on the Internet is done in secret.

Many social media services, such as Facebook, Instagram, and even WhatsApp, save your messages and files, and may use them later for their own purposes.

This is why you should think about what kinds of things you want to share and say on the Internet!