Safety

We need to build trust, so everyone has the confidence to use technology, safely and legally to Go Online.  Protect yourself, your computers and mobiles device and your business against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other problems encountered online. 

Teach yourself sessions

Get Safe Online is the UK's leading internet safety website.  It provides practical online safety advice, information, and guidance to help reduce the risks of using the internet.  Covering lots of different topics, such as, scams, online gaming, payments, safeguarding, cyber bullying and social networks - plus, a range of useful tools that have been designed to increase your online safety including:

• Check a Website
• Alert System
• PROTECT Newsletter

 One of the main reasons for people choosing never to go online relates to fears about their personal data being stolen and misused.  Lloyds Bank Academy offers free video lessons you can watch, which are short and accessible, making it quick and easy to learn about keeping safe online. 

 The Regional Organised Crime Unit exists to protect our communities from serious and organised crime.  The website provides specialist advice and guidance around cyber crime prevention whether you're a business, organisation or individual.  You can learn how to project you and your family at home; build your organisation's cyber resilient and provides tools for parents, children and educators.

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