Teens warned to stay safe on the internet

Wednesday, 11 February 2015 00:00

Young people need to understand the importance of being responsible online to avoid being charged with offences like cyber bullying and trolling.

That's the message from police, the Isle of Man College and Manx Telecom who have teamed up to produce a new e-safety guide.

It's aimed at helping teens manage their digital footprint and is available via the Manx Telecom website.

PC Mike Griffiths says there are serious consequences to inappropriate behaviour on the internet:

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