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Internet Safety

Internet Safety

The internet is like any other public domain where people and institutions engage in personal or business-related transactions and there can be risks. It is important to understand the risks that come with internet use and how those risks can be reduced by being aware of them and taking the necessary steps to ensure a safe internet experience. There are many organizations and law enforcement organizations that provide free guidelines and resources for safe internet use.

Internet Safety

  • For Protecting Yourself

    Do you wonder which websites are safe for your to visit? What is appropriate to share online? To help you gather more information and become more confident, here are some resources for training and further information.

  • For Protecting Children

    Do you wonder which websites are OK for your child to visit? What is appropriate to share online? To help you feel more in control, we’ve put together a list of some top resources to help you keep your children safe on the internet.   

    • Michigan State Police — Tips for Internet Safety for both kids and parents.
    • Common Sense — This nonprofit's mission is to ensure the digital well-being of children everywhere. It does this by providing reviews on digital applications and media and offering advice to parents and educators on what may or may not be appropriate for children. This is designed to help them make informed choices
    • ConnectSafely.org — This nonprofit organization offers research-based safety tips, parents’ guidebooks, advice, news and commentary on all aspects of tech use and policy.
    • Internet Safety 101 — This multi-media internet safety resource is designed to educate, equip and empower parents, educators, and other adults with the knowledge and resources needed to protect children from internet dangers, including pornography, predators, cyberbullies, threats related to online gaming, social networking and mobile devices.
    • NetSmartz — An interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer online. The program is designed for children ages 5 to17, parents and guardians, educators and law enforcement.
    • Protect MI Child registry - Michigan Children's Protection Registry

  • For Protecting Your Business

    Michigan takes a lead role in finding innovative solutions for protecting the security of systems, responding to cyber threats, and building a robust cyber ecosystem for people across the state, country and world. Click here to learn more about Michigan's cybersecurity.

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