Today marks International Safer Internet Day.
Since 2005 Safer Internet Day has been used to raise awareness regarding online issues, and the theme is “Be the Change: Unite for a Better Internet”
This year more than 120 countries are involved and are flying the banner increasing safety online.
The Ontario Provincial Police will be using the hashtag #sid2017 to encourage the conversation and will be working with The Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet.
This year, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection is introducing a new, free resource to help parents talk about online safety with their kids.
Safety Rocks is an activity book aimed at children in Grades 3 and 4.
More resources can be found at cybertip.ca or www.getcybersafe.gc.ca