Safer Internet Day – 8 February 2022

In today’s modern world where we’re all spending more time on the internet, it’s more important than ever to stay safe online.

On Tuesday 8 February it’s Safer Internet Day and we’re backing the national campaign to increase awareness on how we can all use the internet safely and responsibly.

This year’s theme is ‘All fun and games?’ – exploring young people’s role in creating a safer internet, whether that is while gaming and creating content, or interacting with their friends. Find out more about how to protect young people on the Safer Internet Centre’s website.

So, here are some ideas about how you can make yourself, and others, safer online:

• you can take our Digital MOT to help protect yourself and your children from all aspects of online fraud and cybercrime. Devised with the police it’s free and takes just five minutes to complete
• there is a free online safety session by police cybercrime experts on Tuesday 8 February at 6:30pm

If you want help using the internet and technology, there is free help available for Derbyshire residents:

• Derbyshire Libraries offer digital skills support. To make an appointment, tel: 01629 533444 or email: ask.library@derbyshire.gov.uk
• Rural Action Derbyshire have trained ‘Cyber Buddy’ volunteers who offer one-to-one digital support tel: 01629 592970 or email: office@ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk

More information about online safety is available at Get Safe Online.