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These days millions of us regularly post information about ourselves on the internet – from updates and photos on social networking sites to videos and blogs. It’s important that everyone knows how to manage their information and identity online, particularly children and young people. But how can we be sure that children know what they should and shouldn’t post online or how to use the privacy settings on social networking sites?

 ‘Think before you post’ was the theme of this year’s Safer Internet Day on 9 February, an annual initiative which promotes safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones. Organisations from all over Europe joined in to help parents, carers and children themselves be more aware of what they post online, as well as providing information, advice and help.

The Insafe website also hosts a campaign spotlight page, with examples of internet safety initiatives, animations and short films from across Europe.