Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

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Figure 16-3


  • You have the right to set boundaries so that you’re
    exposed to only the level of potential risk you’re
    comfortable with, whether you’re more willing to
    take risks or more risk averse. This includes being
    able to manage the online experience of minors
    in your care.

  • You have the right to know if you’re being moni-
    tored online and how you’re being monitored —
    such as which of your activities is being tracked
    and to whom it’s reported, whether it’s to compa-
    nies or other individuals. Your children have this
    right, too.


➟ You have the right to expect online products and
services to guard your safety.


  • You have the right to feel confident that products
    and services won’t be released to the public with-
    out undergoing rigorous safety, privacy, and legal
    reviews and testing.

  • You have the right to know the privacy and safety
    policies of online products and services. (See
    Figure 16-4.) These should be easy to find and
    written in terms that are easy to understand.


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