A growing number of location-based tracking applications available for smartphones and other devices make it easier than ever for you to show your friends and family where you are in real time. You can do a single “check in” at a restaurant or set your phone to update where you are as you move from location to location. Before l...  more »

tags: avatar, online id

Everyone using Yahoo! should create a Yahoo! ID - a unique username that gives access to the many products that Yahoo! offers. Even if you’re under 18, you need an ID. Online IDs often say something about the people behind them, so think twice about what you’re willing to share with the world. For example, the name 'Butterflyfan...  more »

tags: digital reputation, Facebook, mature content, privacy, safe search, Search

Where children go online Ever wonder what your children are looking for online? It’s not global warming. In fact, because children use search engines to explore, their online queries may not show up when you check their browser histories. So how can you manage what you can’t see? What parents need to know Online connectivity has...  more »

tags: digital reputation, mobile, safe search, Search, smartphone, texting

We rely on mobile devices to access the Internet, find information and connect with friends and family, so it's important to know how to be good digital citizens, how to manage our online reputations and how to make personal safety a priority on a mobile device. Top tips: Think before you share a thought or photo. Imagine your ...  more »

tags: parental controls, safe search, Search

Advice and answers Using Internet filters, blocks and monitoring software Children are curious and, just as when they were toddlers, are bound to get into things you’d rather they didn’t. Without certain measures in place, your children can access everything on the Web. Although nothing can replace your guidance and vigilance, ...  more »

tags: digital footprint, digital reputation, Facebook, privacy, privacy settings, report abuse, social networking

Why is privacy important? Every time you join a social network, fill in a profile, share a video, send an instant message (IM) or post a comment, you create a digital footprint. Building communities and sharing information with your friends can be fun, but remember that everything you do online is both permanent and potentially ...  more »

tags: passwords, privacy, smartphone

A strong password is your first line of defence against intruders and imposters. Never give out your password to anyone. Never give it to friends, even if they’re really good friends. A friend could accidentally share your password with others or become an ex-friend and abuse it. Don’t just use one password for different website...  more »