NCERT Warns Against Posting Personal Images on Social Media Platforms, Cyber Safety Tips & Helpline Number 1930
New Delhi: A Photo you post for your friends and family may be seen by many more people than you would expect. To raise awareness on this, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) have released a cyber safety message encouraging everyone to think before posting personal images on social media. "Think Before You Post, Stay Safe Online!" is the main message of the awareness campaign. The message reminds you that your personal photos could be shared with many more people than you expect.
It encourages everyone to be mindful of keeping your personal information safe, being vigilant and creating safer habits when using social media. The message also gives advice on staying safe online from the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) at NCERT. If you have any issues with cybercrime you can call 1930.
Why Are They Encouraging People to Think Before They Post?
Social media makes it very easy to post images. However, this can often cause issues. Once you post an image to a small group of people, others may copy, download, share or re-post it. This means it can be hard to keep track of where your image is going.
The main point of the NCERT message is to remind everyone to think about what they are doing with their personal images. By thinking about your privacy you can avoid issues. This is a great reminder for students and young people using social media.
Top Tips to Stay Safe Online When Posting Personal Pictures
By following some simple tips you can avoid putting too much of your personal information online:
Check your image
Before you post your image, take a look at it and make sure it does not show too much. This could include showing your personal environment, identifiable location, documents or personal information.
Check your social media privacy settings
Make sure you know who can see your posts, images and personal information.
Don’t share your pictures with people you don’t know
The NCERT have created a cyber safety guide for students. This reminds you not to share your personal images with people you don’t know, don’t post them unnecessarily on social media and don’t share too much personal information.
Don’t share someone else’s image
If you receive an image from someone in private don’t assume you can share it. Think about why they sent it and their privacy.
Be wary of unknown requests
Don’t share any personal images or information just because someone asks you to online. Make sure you know who they are and be wary of any suspicious messages.
Cyber Safety Resources Available from CIET-NCERT
The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) have created a range of cyber safety and security resources. Their official cyber safety resources page includes:
- Cyber safety for student
- Cyber safety for teachers
- Cyber safety guidelines for parents
- Cyber safety and security guidelines for schools
- Cyber safety tips (pocket book)
- Cyber safety and security basics
- Digital Footprint Brochure
- Digital safety handbook for children
- Cyber safety resources for social media apps
These resources can help students, parents and teachers understand the dangers online and create safer habits. These resources are available in a variety of languages including English, Hindi and Urdu on the CIET-NCERT website.
What Do I Do If I Have an Issue with Cybercrime?
The NCERT have included the number 1930 in their awareness message. The Government of India have a National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal where you can report any cybercrime. Your complaint will then be dealt with by the appropriate law enforcement and police. You can contact:
- Cybercrime Helpline: 1930
- National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal: https://www.cybercrime.gov.in/
- CIET-NCERT Cyber Safety Resources: https://ciet.ncert.gov.in/cyber-safety-security
The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal will ask you to select what type of cybercrime you have. This includes online/social media crimes and financial fraud. Make sure to give accurate details about what has happened and save any evidence such as screenshots, messages, URLs and transaction history if applicable.
If you have been a victim of financial cyber fraud, it is important to report this quickly using 1930. The official site will give you information on how to register and track your complaint.
Protect Your Personal Information
The main point of the NCERT message is to remind you that you should be careful with your personal information. Even if you have a strong password or private account, there are still risks when posting content. You should think about what you are posting, who can see it and whether you should post the information in the image.
This is a good reminder for students, parents, teachers and anyone using the internet. Taking a few seconds to check your image and who can see it can help you avoid posting too much personal information.
FAQs
1. What is the latest Cyber Safety Message from NCERT?
It is a reminder to users to be careful before uploading personal pictures on Social Media platforms.
2. Why Shouldn't I Share My Personal Photos?
They can be copied, downloaded, shared or re-shared without your control.
3. What is the Cyber Crime helpline number in India?
1930.
4. How do I report Cyber Crime online in India?
This can be reported on National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal on the Government of India website.
5. How can students access NCERT Cyber Safety resources?
Students can visit the Cyber Safety and Security section on CIET-NCERT.
6. Do parents and teachers have Cyber Safety resources?
Yes! The resources include student specific, teacher specific, parent specific and school specific Cyber Safety resources.
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