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Program visits four schools across Jimboomba and Toowoomba
This week, more than 1400 students from Jimboomba and Toowoomba will turn into cyber safety experts after participating in Optus Digital Thumbprint Program, a free in-school program that supports young people to be safe, responsible and positive online, all in time for Safer Internet Day 2021.
Over the course of the week, students from schools across South Queensland including Hills College, Harristown State High School, Toowoomba State High School and Hills College will take part in Optus Digital Thumbprint program which aims to equip them with simple and effective tools for staying safe online.
As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day today (February 9, 2021), local telcos report on how they battled the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).
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As children spend more time online for learning and entertainment, they become more vulnerable to cybercriminals which endangers their well-being. This is why it is very important for parents and as teachers to teach children the importance of data privacy and security.
Elementary school children wearing face masks sit in a classroom on Natuna island in Riau islands province on 4 February, 2020. (AFP Photo / File photo / MANILA BULLETIN)
But, how do you teach data privacy and security to children without them getting bored?
The key is to catch their attention and creatively introduce the concepts. Recognizing the importance of teaching online safety to children, Globe eLibrary to included data privacy and security in its list of books that are available to read or download for free.
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