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Internet Safety
The Internet and e-mail have become one of the most common ways for people to communicate with each other. Many people conduct business, shop, research and do a host of other activities online.
However, the anonymous environment of the Internet can be dangerous. The reality of the Internet is that we never really know if the people we are talking to are really who they say they are.
To give parents the tools needed to keep their kids safe on the Internet, Attorney General Madigan has created an innovative program regarding the realities of online safety. This program, Project Surf Safe: Navigating the Hidden Dangers of the Internet, is a useful tool in helping parents stay informed about the dangers lurking on the Internet.
In addition, the Attorney General’s office provides online safety tips for children, teenagers and parents as well as other consumer-related information on protecting yourself online.
All of the above information has been designed to help you protect your family when surfing the Internet. However, you are not alone in this fight. The Attorney General’s High Tech Crimes Bureau and the Illinois Internet Child Exploitation Task Force are dedicated to stopping online child exploitation.
Please follow the links below to learn more about protecting your family online.
For more information on High Tech Crimes and Internet Safety, please visit the Keeping Communities Safe page on the Attorney General's Web site. |
