Safer Internet Day is observed every year on the second day of the second week of February with the aim of providing a safer and better internet, where every user gets to use the internet responsibly and without getting their data leaked.
The day is being celebrated in around 15 countries across the world today.
This year marks the 19th edition of Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe.
From cyberbullying to social networking to digital identity, each year Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and current concerns.
History of Safer Internet Day 2022:
This year marks the 19th edition of Safer Internet Day. The day was started as an initiative of the EU SafeBorders project in 2004.
It was taken up by the Insafe network as one of its earliest actions in 2005. The day is celebrated in approximately 200 countries and territories across the globe.
The main purpose behind celebrating the day is to spread awareness about emerging online issues and current concerns.
Theme of Safer Internet Day 2022:
This year, the theme once again is “Together for a better internet”.
The day is celebrated with the aim of joining together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, especially for children and young people.
Safer Internet Day helps us to remind people that Internet security is something that demands constant vigilance.
It also reminds us that a lot of bad things can happen on the Internet if we don’t take appropriate precautions.
How to celebrate Safer Internet Day:
To celebrate the day, one thing that we can do is work towards expanding our online safety portfolio.
It is important to understand what can be done in case of cyberbullying. How to connect and communicate with people across the world in areas of shared interest.
It is also important to protect the identity and the people. Promoting Online safety is important not only on this day but also at any time of the year.
It is also significant to encourage parents to have open regular conversations with their children about the internet and its uses. Talk about the benefits and risks of using the internet.
While summing up, we can say that the internet is an integral part of our lives, it provides opportunities to learn, create and connect, but on the other hand, the online world can also create challenges.
So be safe and alert.
Tips to stay safe online:
- Pick strong passwords.
- Don’t browse on public Wi-Fi.
- Don’t fall for email scams.
- Guard your personal information.
- Report scammers.
- Use a VPN.
