12 Social Media Safety Tips

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12 Social Media Safety Tips

Published 4th December 2019

A free online safety guide on 12 social media online safety tips for children with new devices.

With Christmas only a few weeks away, many of you will be using social media to share your excitement with friends and family. Being active on social media is a great way to show others how much fun you’re having, but it’s important that you know how to use these apps safely and securely so that bad things don’t happen. By following our social media safety tips below, you can make sure that your personal information stays private, your postings are positive and that your social media use overall is responsible, healthy and most of all enjoyable.

In the social media safety guide, you'll find tips such as don’t accept friend requests from strangers, block online bullies and to never share your personal information with people you don’t know.

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