Last but not least: "Privacy Manager" at 16
In January, Microsoft invited young people between the ages of 14 and 18 to take part in an online survey via MSN. It emerged that every second young person in Switzerland has already been harassed, insulted or exposed online.
In January, Microsoft invited young people between the ages of 14 and 18 to take part in an online survey via MSN. Over 20,000 teenagers from ten European countries took part. According to the study, it emerged that every second teenager in Switzerland has already been harassed, insulted or exposed online. The Microsoft study therefore concludes that there is a great need for protection and prevention programs.
On Wednesday, Microsoft Switzerland therefore made children's online behavior the focus of "Swiss Security Day". The risk that young people take by posting pictures and personal information online should not be underestimated. After all, more than half of those surveyed stated that they had already been harassed online. The "Security 4 Kids" initiative has been campaigning for greater internet safety for children since 2005.
In this context, it is also commendable of Microsoft to dedicate an information day to children's internet safety. Microsoft's advice to install anti-spyware, virus protection programs and a firewall to protect the child through the computer is also understandable. A solid basic knowledge and open communication are the best prerequisites for protecting your child on the Internet, writes Microsoft. The software manufacturer wants to see young surfers re-educated to become "privacy managers".
On Wednesday, Microsoft Switzerland therefore made children's online behavior the focus of "Swiss Security Day". The risk that young people take by posting pictures and personal information online should not be underestimated. After all, more than half of those surveyed stated that they had already been harassed online. The "Security 4 Kids" initiative has been campaigning for greater internet safety for children since 2005.
In this context, it is also commendable of Microsoft to dedicate an information day to children's internet safety. Microsoft's advice to install anti-spyware, virus protection programs and a firewall to protect the child through the computer is also understandable. A solid basic knowledge and open communication are the best prerequisites for protecting your child on the Internet, writes Microsoft. The software manufacturer wants to see young surfers re-educated to become "privacy managers".
