Online safety
Parents: get the 101 on popular social media apps
In our constantly evolving digital world, it can be a challenge to keep up with the apps that are popular amongst youth, and as a result, many parents may feel…
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We have created a number of digital literacy and online safety resources in collaboration with our partners to help Canadians of all ages stay safe in our digital world.
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Social media
Safety tips for #NationalSelfieDay
June 21 is #NationalSelfieDay. Since the term was coined in 2004, the selfie has gone from relative obscurity on MySpace, to an Oxford Dictionary entry in…
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Digital wellness
LGBTQ+ youth: driving inclusion during Pride Month and beyond
Everyone plays a role in fostering safe and inclusive environments at home, work and school, and it is critical for youth to feel confident in intervening when…
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Online safety
Have you had the sharenting talk yet?
Think about your Facebook or Instagram feeds. How many posts include pictures or videos of your friends’ kids (or your own)? According to MediaSmarts, Canada’s…
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Digital wellness
Screen time and youth: Canadian Paediatric Society weighs in
On June 6, 2019, the Canadian Paediatric Society released a new statement on screen time and school aged and adolescent children as an extension to their…
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TELUS Wise | Identity theft
Identity theft can have a huge, lifelong impact on you and your online reputation, even impacting academic and professional opportunities or credit scores.
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TELUS Wise | Cyberbullying
Engaging in cyberbullying can have a huge impact on your online reputation, and can have real life consequences for yourself and others.
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TELUS Wise | Tips to help spot phishing emails
Many online threats, including ransomware and viruses, make their way into our digital lives through scams known as phishing emails. This video offers tips on…
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TELUS Wise | 24-hour challenge
Watch what happened to these youth when they were challenged to spend 24 hours without their smartphones. You’ll pick up a few tips for building and…
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Privacy and security
Privacy Awareness Week: youth privacy online
There’s a lot of coverage in the media lately about different types of parenting styles. With these methods comes debate over which is best, but one thing we…
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Online safety tips
Follow these internet safety and privacy tips to protect yourself and your family.
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