New research from the Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed the importance of creating new and fresh cybersafety information for young Australians.
Minister Assisting for the Digital Economy, Senator Kate Lundy, today released ACMA’s Like, Post, Share: young Australians’ experience of social media report at the Cybersafety Summit in Melbourne.
The report investigates children and young people’s attitudes and behaviours towards social networking, cyberbullying, privacy and geo-spatial networking. The report also explored the role played by siblings and parents.
“Australian children are educated about cybersafety from a young age and this report confirms the importance of continuing that education in fresh and vibrant ways as they grow older,” Senator Lundy said.
“As new technologies emerge, such a geo-spatial networking, it’s important that cybersafety education continues to adapt and remain relevant for young Australians.
“The Rudd Government has invested in a range of initiatives to ensure Australian families can protect themselves from cyberthreats, including the Cybersafety Help Button, cybersmart.gov.au and staysmartonline.gov.au,” Senator Lundy said.
Download the Like, Post, Share: young Australians’ experience of social media report at http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/About%20Cybersmart/Research/ACMA%20research.aspx
