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Telstra's Officer of Internet Trust and Safety, Darren Kane said, "Young people today may be digital natives, but that doesn't mean they won't take risks online. It's important that parents supervise their children so they understand their online experience, know what they are doing and can talk to their kids about it."
"More and more people – particularly children and teenagers – do not realise that once they post something online, it can be widely accessed. It can also be there forever and something posted by a teenager can be seen by a potential employer a few years later," added Kane.
Mr Kane said the theme of this year's activity – "Think B4 U post" – was relevant as children sometimes lack the judgement and emotional maturity to steer clear of online risks.
"It is important adults teach children basic online guidelines, which
are also suitable for people of all ages. New technologies, such as
social networking sites and smartphones have meant personal information
and images can be easily published online. Information posted online can
be accessed by anyone – from friends, to family members and even future
employers," added Kane.
