Responsible Netism

Committed to the cause of Women and Child Online Protection Since 2012

Knowledge Base

Children

We are sharing the following safety tips with children that will enable them to protect themselves online. It is extremely important to be alert and cautious to proactively identify and protect ourselves from disturbing activities and threats online.
 
Do you think you are safe online?This is what you need to do!

 Select online games by checking their rating and content on www.esrb.org or www.pegi.info
 Avod idownloading games/material from usourcesnknown or unverified
 Report online bullying done on gaming platforms, avoid chatting through gaming platforms especially with strangers
 It is NOT COOL to boast about playing illegal games or accepting challenges to draw attention
 Do not spread rumours about dangerous games, they cause more panic and harm
 Learn self-control, avoid dependency or addiction and minimise screen-time
 Never share personal details like name, address, date of birth, contact details etc. online
 Be kind with words, memes, videos and the content you post

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Adults

We are sharing the following safety tips with parents, school teachers and adults to enable them to protect their children and themselves online. It is extremely important to be alert and cautious to proactively identify and protect ourselves from online threats.
Concerned about your child’s and your personal online activities?
This is what you need to do!

 Panic is a natural reaction to rumours. Stay calm, share only verified information online
 Talk, share, communicate and listen to what children say about their virtual world
 Pick up the following important signs of distress your child may face, seek help immediately:

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Online Sexual Harassment

Are you being sexually harrased, threatened or body shamed online?
This is what you need to do!
 Save the content in the form of Chat/SMS/Email/Image/Video (take a Screenshot or Print Screen)
 If you are a minor, inform an adult immediately, especially from parents, seek help of your teacher, principal or counsellor
 Immediately report abuse on the respective platform eg – Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Instagram etc.
 Write a complaint to the nearest police station, attach evidence of the content as hard copies, provide the website link of the content
 It is a crime to share nude images or go LIVE stream (nude) with anybody online, especially if you are a minor

Social Media Fraud

Have you received obscene, threatening content (photo, video, abusive words) through SMS or Email or through Chats on Social Networking sites?
This is what you need to do!

 Do not panic and DON’T delete the content, take a screenshot/print screen of the page along with the URL/website link
 Save the content in the form of Chat/SMS/Email/Image/Video (take a Screenshot or Print Screen)
 If you are a minor, inform an adult especially parents
 Write a complaint to the nearest police station, attach evidence of the content as hard copies, provide website links of the content
 Immediately report abuse on the respective platform eg – Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Instagram etc.

Economic Offences

In case of any unauthorised transactions through your debit/credit cards or in case of loss of your debit/credit card;
This is what you need to do!
 Take screenshots of the fraudulent activity
 Store the banks 24×7 helpline number
 Immediately call the bank to verify and inform about the unauthorised transaction
 Note the customer care executive’s name and save the complaint request number
 Block the card to avoid further misuse

Matrimonial Frauds

Are you cheated by any Matrimonial sites?
This is what you need to do!

 Write an online complaint to the matrimony site
 Save evidences of harassment or abuse of any form
 Write a complaint to the nearest police station and attach the evidences

Screen Time Regulations

 Define screen time to children
 Assert clear norms and guidelines of no screens during meals
 As an adult, follow these rules yourself

Online Gaming Rules

Responsible gaming rules and guidelines:
 Do not link banking cards, avoid playing with money
 Do not make in-game purchases without parents consent
 Respect others, don’t bully anyoneUse game laws and rules
 Never meet anyone in real
 Do not get attracted to offers, pressured by other gamers Verify whom you connect with on discord
 Don’t share discord link with strangers on social media
 Play multiplayers games with people you know in real, not with strangers

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