Never give out personal information without asking your parents. Personal information includes: your name your address your phone number your mum or dad's name the name of your school, your teacher or your friends.

Never give away your internet password to anybody, even your best friend. It's a secret.

If you ever see anything on the web that makes you feel uncomfortable tell your parents right away so they can report it to your online service provider.

Some sites have "chat" features that let you chat to people all over the world right from your computer. Make up a cool nickname when you join a chat room or a game, online - Never use your real name.

If a person writes something that is mean or makes you feel uncomfortable, don't respond. Just LOG OFF and tell your parents or an adult you can talk to so they can deal with it.

Don't share photos of yourself, your family, or your home with people you meet online.

Always delete unknown e-mail attachments without opening them. They can contain destructive viruses that will damage your family's computer.

Never download anything without asking your parents or guardian first. These also can contain viruses.

Remember that nothing you write on the Web is completely private -- including e-mail. So be careful and think about what you type and who you tell.

Not everyone is as nice, cute, and funny as they may sound online. Never make plans to meet an online "friend" in person.

WHEN IN DOUBT -- always ask your parents for help -- and just LOG OFF if you're not sure! You can always go back online later.