using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.) 

when something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious

to engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet

a type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity

an attempt to trick someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information

when someone poses as an institution, like a bank or school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information

information about you that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g. your full name or your address)

a web address that has been condensed and which could mislead a user into going into a risky website

a group of people linked by a common interest or purpose 

without a name or other information that identifies who you are

to select, organize and look after a collection (e.g. content posted to a social media profile)

a fake Instagram account used for posting to a specific group of people or to post anonymously

not acceptable in the situation; not okay

potentially harmful to one’s well-being

to lessen the intensity or anger in a conflict

when people use devices, apps, or websites to start or further a conflict between people

the practice of protecting your personal details and activities while using the internet

messages or emails that try to trick you into clicking a link or sharing sensitive information

choosing to spend time away from screens and digital devices to focus on other activities

the act of pretending to be someone else online to gain access to private information

choosing strong passwords and not sharing them helps protect your accounts from unauthorized access

when someone sends you a suspicious link that could install harmful software on your device

the process of making sure your devices and accounts are protected from unauthorized access or harm

sharing personal information online without considering who might see it or how it could be used

the act of keeping your personal data safe from hackers and cybercriminals

choosing not to respond to online messages that make you feel uncomfortable or upset

creating a positive and respectful environment in online communities

using a strong and unique password for each online account to protect your information

joining an online group to discuss shared interests in a safe and respectful manner

receiving a message from an unknown sender asking for your personal details

using caution when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources

the act of treating others with respect and kindness while communicating online

choosing not to share your location or contact details on public websites or social media