The Electronic Crime Investigation Directorate provides helpful advice to parents and children about using the internet during the summer.
During the summer, the use of the internet, both through computers and smart devices (mobile phones and tablets), is growing rapidly.
In this context, in order to protect parents and children during summer getaways, the Electronic Crime Prosecutor's Office, by minimizing incidents of malicious use of the Internet, recommends the following:
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Put the necessary limits on the use of the internet. Unexplained use can cause many problems, such as eating disorders, sleeping disorders and headaches.
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Μην παραμελείτε τις δραστηριότητες σας και τον κοινωνικό σας περίγυρο για χάρη του Internet. Θυμηθείτε ότι ο προτεινόμενος καθημερινός χρόνος στο διαδίκτυο δε θα πρέπει να ξεπερνάει τη μία (1) ώρα και τριάντα (30) λεπτά.
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Encourage children to engage in new activities and hobbies that do not include the internet and encourage their social interactions. The participation of children in artistic, sporting and cultural activities will help to adopt a balanced and creative lifestyle.
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Do not trust the information that someone states during a chat room conversation. The name, age and even the photos he may send you may not be real.
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When a user approaches you in a chat room, who is presented as a friend or acquaintance, contact him by phone and ask if he is indeed the same.
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Do not accept to send your photos or activate it camera of your computer while chatting with strangers. They may use this material without your knowledge.
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If a conversation makes you feel uncomfortable, you can stop it at the touch of a button.
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Do not use Social Media as a calendar. Your profile does not have to contain all the information for your daily activity.
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Check the security and privacy settings for your profile. Set them so that your information is only visible to your friends.
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Do not allow applications you do not know to post comments on your account or use your account information beyond your name if it is not strictly necessary for the service provided.
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Before publishing information to social media, think it is never erased from the internet. Could it negatively affect your future life?
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If you realize that someone is trying to intimidate you on the internet, you have reported intimidation to your parents. Do not stay silent!
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The answer in the same way is not a solution! Do not respond in case someone behaves badly on the Internet. This can make things worse!
In any case, you can call the Electronic Crime Prosecutor's Office. Do not be afraid - You are not alone!
