Data Privacy & Security Service
Issue 8
A 10-DIGIT KEY CODE TO YOUR PRIVATE LIFE: YOUR CELLPHONE NUMBER
Products for Parents Net Nanny This software can block websites or types of websites from a child’s phone. It can also be set to warn parents if keywords are searched such as suicide or pornography. http://netnanny.com Teensafe This product allows parents to view text messages that are sent, received and deleted. Parents can view call logs of incoming and outgoing calls; view their child’s web browser history and see a list of all third-party applications installed on their child’s phone. Parents have access to their child’s contacts list. They can view sent and received “WhatsApp” messages or “Kik” on iPhones. And parents can see their teen’s current smartphone location on a map as well as a history of the phone’s location. http://www.teensafe.com/ SecureTeen SecureTeen assists parents to keep track of their child’s internet use as well as making sure the child is not being stalked or cyberbullied. It blocks dangerous content and manages time online. It is also available for computer use. The next time someone asks for your cell phone number, think twice. Your cellphone number is just as important as your Social Security Number and should be kept just as secure. Cellphone numbers are being used to link private information maintained by companies, banks, and social networks. “It can be used to monitor and predict what you buy, look for online or even watch on television” (¶2). Edward M. Stroz, a former high-tech crime agent for the F.B.I. says that it is “kind of a key into the room of your life and information about you” (¶3). Companies that have your cellphone number have no legal obligation to keep it pri- vate. Read the full article here
http://www.secureteen.com Click here for the full report
HOWWELL DO YOU KNOW TEXTING LINGO?
In today’s digital world texting shorthand has become ubiquitous. Children and teens are constantly using their phones to communicate with one another. This communication happens through a variety of means such as texting, tweeting, Snapchat, Instagram etc. As with all forms of communication, children and young adults attempt to hide what they’re talking about from their parents and other adults. It is important that adults are aware of what some of the lingo means. While some of the shorthand is harmless such as “G2G” (got to go), other shorthand can be more concerning such as “GYPO” (get your pants off). On the right, we have listed some examples of common texting shorthand that may seem innocuous, but really are not.
Common Texting Shorthand
1. 1174– the meeting place, at 2. 420– Marijuanna 3. 53X—Sex 4. CD9– Code 9 (Parents are around)
5. GNOC– Get Naked on Cam 6. GYPO– Get Your Pants Off 7. PIR– Parent in Room 8. POS– Parent Over Shoulder 9. S2R– Send to Receive (Commonly referring to pic- tures of each other) 10. IWS– I Want Sex Sources: http://patch.com/michigan/rochester/50-sexting- terms-kids-dont-want-you-know
CBS News recently ran a segment about texting shorthand which can be seen here .
For more information on cyber safety and teaching children how to use technology responsibly, visit the Safe and Secure Online Website .
http://www.noslang.com/sexting.php
http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/08/living/internet- acronyms-every-parent-should-know/
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