What risks could children face online?
NetAlert provides practical internet safety advice about protecting children online. The internet is a place for children to play, explore and research. However, through the internet, children can also be:
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exposed to inappropriate, offensive or illegal websites and content
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vulnerable in chat rooms, as they could develop inappropriate online relationships with other users
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at risk by giving away personal information online
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harassed or bullied via email, chat rooms and instant messaging
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vulnerable to addiction to online games/gambling.
