Key topics

Online chat and messaging apps can help people stay connected, whether they are next door or on the other side of the world.

Content creation is about producing new material to share online with an audience. There are risks and benefits associated with being a content creator.

Encryption can be a secure way to send something that is private or sensitive to other people or organisations that need access to it. Knowing what the risks are when using an encrypted service can help keep you and your information safe.

Live streaming lets you broadcast video over the internet and keep a record of it.

In-app purchasing gives you the chance to add new features to your online experiences, but it could also make you spend more money than you realise.

Screen capture (also called ‘screenshotting’) is when different technologies and manual techniques let people take a still image or video from the screen of a computer or mobile device.

Catfishing is when someone sets up a fake online identity and uses it to trick and control others.

Learn more about online scams and how to avoid to them.

Your digital reputation is the digital footprint created by all the things you say and do online, as well as what others post about you.

Many social media, apps and online services let you share photos and videos with other people online. Learn about the benefits and risks when using these features.