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Back to school tips for playing it safe online

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada published online safety tips for children returning to school. The blog post cautions parents and teachers about presuming children understand online safety just because they seem more technologically savvy. Recommendations include being anonymous whenever possible online, understanding that once something is posted it cannot be fully deleted and ensuring children only connect with people they know in real life.