The Internet contains a vast amount of information. Whilst most of this is useful, there is some which is illegal and some which can be offensive.

Some of these sites will ‘pop up’ on your screen when you are connected to the Internet. Always close these windows completely using the Close box in the top right corner of the screen.

Do not click ‘OK’ or any links inside the window. If you visited the website thinking it was about something else, then use your browsers ‘Back’ button to return to the previous page.

Some examples of information considered unsuitable are:

• Pornography/Adult Content/Sex
• Illegal Drugs
• Racist or hate news media
• Sites deemed ‘tasteless’ i.e. offensive
• Sites promoting or containing violence.

If you reach one of these sites by accident, do not worry, just close the window or use the browsers ‘Back’ button.

If you want to report a website with illegal content, visit the Internet Watch Foundation: www.iwf.org.uk (opens new window).

You can learn more about protecting your computer from these websites:

• www.getsafeonline.org (opens new window).
• www.getnetwise.org (opens new window).

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