Buying a new electronic device?
If you’re thinking of buying a new device, make sure you’re aware of the security and privacy settings that the new device has, and risks a user may potentially face.
Our Digital Safety team has compiled some resources for those thinking of buying a new device for a child. From parenting control guides to good teaching habits and social media awareness, follow the links below for more information:
- Bring your own device (Netsafe website)
- The Kete - education website - provides information for schools and parents (Netsafe website)
- Parental controls on devices - How tro use parental controls and filters (Keep It Real Online website)
- How to use privacy settings on social networks (Netsafe website)
- IParent (eSafety)- where parents can learn about the digital environment and how to help their children to have safe and enjoyable online experience (Australian Government eSafety website)
- eSafety Christmas gift Guide (Australian Government eSafety website)
