As we move our daily lives more and more online, staying safe must be a primary focus when using the internet.
| Did you know that most social media platforms, services and games have a minimum age restriction? | ||
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Minecraft | 7 years old minimum or 13 years old minimum, depending on the version |
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Fortnite | 12 years old minimum |
| Discord | 13 years old minimum | |
| 13 years old minimum | ||
| 13 years old minimum | ||
| Snapchat | 13 years old minimum | |
| 13 years old minimum | ||
| Twitch | 13 years old minimum (with adult supervision until they are 18) | |
| YouTube | 13 years old (only with a parent/carer’s permission) | |
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TikTok | 13 years old minimum |
| 16 years old minimum | ||
All of these age requirements are in the terms of service for the app or online platform and they are designed to keep everybody safe online.
Now, more than ever, it is important that you stay safe online. The Scouts have published these resources to help keep our members safe.
Beavers
Remember:
- Always tell a grown up before using the internet
- Don’t tell strangers where you live or go to school
- Don’t send pictures to people you don’t know
- Be kind and friendly
Cubs
Remember:
- Always tell a grown up before using the internet
- Don’t put pictures of yourself on your profile or details of where you live or go to school
- Don’t send pictures to people you don’t know
- Don’t give out your address or phone number
- Don’t open emails from people you don’t know
Scouts
Remember:
- Know who your friends are
- Share with care
- Use privacy settings
- Know how to report
- Know how to get help
- Once it’s gone, it’s gone. You can’t take it back
- Would you be happy for your parents to see it?
Explorers
Remember:
- Protect your online reputation – potential employers may be able to see what you’ve posted in the past
- Know where to find help
- Don’t give in to pressure – once you press send you can’t take it back
- Respect the law – use reliable services to legally access music, film and TV
- Acknowledge your sources – do your research and use trustworthy sources and give them credit if you use it
- Set up your privacy settings properly on Social Media
- Choose your friends and people you connect with wisely
- Remove content that you don’t like
- Remove unused profiles