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Choosing settings

Whether your child is using social media, video sharing or gaming app, the chances are they are putting personal information online.

Most apps and sites allow you to control how public or private your child’s information is, and what information is collected or shared about them – these controls are usually called privacy settings.

Learn how to check and choose what personal information your child shares online.

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Privacy settings

Choose what personal information is collected, shared or visible to others when your child is online.

Location settings

Location data can reveal where your child lives, studies, travels, and spends time.

Advertising settings

Your child’s information is used to shape adverts on social media, video sharing, or gaming apps.

Parental controls

Parental controls can offer you some control over location, privacy and advert settings.