E-Safety: Using IT (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE ICT)
Revision Note
The Need for E-Safety
What is the need for e-safety?
E-safety is about knowing about and using the internet safely and responsibly
It refers to when an individual is using the internet, email, social media, online gaming
E-safety refers to the individual knowing how to protect themselves from potential dangers and threats
Need | Description |
|---|---|
Protects personal information | Awareness that personal information should not be shared freely |
Prevents cyberbullying | Awareness of how to act online and how to avoid falling victim, creating a safe and respectful online environment |
Guards against online scams | Identify and avoid online scams, phishing attempts, and fraudulent websites that may try to trick them into sharing personal or financial information |
Ensures digital reputation | Mindful of online behaviour and interactions, protecting your digital reputation, which can have long-term consequences in personal and professional lives |
Promotes privacy and control | Have control over privacy settings on social media platforms, allowing a limit to who can access/view personal information and posts |
Prevents exposure to inappropriate content | Avoid encountering explicit or harmful content online, reducing the risk of exposure to inappropriate material or online predators |
Secures online gaming experiences | Engage in online gaming responsibly, avoiding sharing personal details and maintaining respectful behaviour towards other players |
Guards against malware and viruses | Protecting devices from malware, viruses, and other online threats, preventing data loss, privacy breaches, or device damage |
Promotes responsible digital citizenship | Develop responsible online behaviours, promoting respectful conduct while interacting with others on the internet |
Supports overall well-being | Maintain a healthy balance between online and offline lives, reducing the risk of addiction, mental health issues, or negative impacts on relationships and self-esteem |
Using IT
How can you be safe using IT?
There are many ways to remain safe when using technology, by following the advice and guidance users can stay safe whilst:
Using the internet
Sending/receiving email
Using social media
Playing games online
Task | Advice & guidance |
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Using the internet |
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Sending/receiving email |
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Using social media |
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Playing games online |
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Worked Example
A student uses social media to keep in contact with other people.
Describe four strategies that the student could use to stay safe when using social media to communicate with others.
[4]
Answers
Four of:
Don’t give out other people’s personal information such as address or phone number [1]
Don’t send inappropriate images to anyone [1]
Don’t open/click on suspicious links/adverts on social media [1]
Don’t become online ‘friends’ with people you do not know//don’t contact/chat with people you do not know [1]
Never arrange to meet someone in person who you only met online [1]
If anything you see or read online worries you, you should tell someone about it/block them [1]
Use appropriate language [1]
Set security so only friends can contact you [1]
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