Be Safe, Smart and Kind Online

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Be Safe, Smart and Kind Online

Be Safe, Smart and Kind Online is one of the five basic digital competencies under the Digital Skills for Life (DSL) framework. A nationwide effort in support of the Digital for Life movement, the DSL framework aims to equip all Singaporeans with essential digital knowledge and skills to conduct daily online tasks, navigate the digital space, and safeguard oneself against online risks.

11 Apr 2025
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This page offers essential resources to help you stay safe online with tips on how to protect your personal data, recognise online scams, handle cyberbullying and harassment, and more. Explore the resources on this page to be safe, smart, and kind online.

Be Safe Online

Learn General Tips on Online Safety

Learn how to stay secure such as using strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and be cautious of suspicious links or emails.

Online Safety and Wellness Guide
(English), (Chinese), (Malay), (Tamil)

Tools and resources for managing your own safety online

Cyber safety and security tips 

Code of Practice for Online Safety 

Guide to Smart Media Use for Youths 

 

How to protect yourself from Online Scams

Learn how to stay vigilant against online scams with these resources below:

Tips for Adults on Online Scams

Scam-Proof Your Life: Spot the Signs and Protect Yourself

Be Safe: Loan Scams (Tipsheets)

Be Safe: Online Impersonation Scams (Tipsheets)

 

How to protect your personal data

Learn how to protect your personal data with these resources below:

Be Safe: Data Protection (Tipsheets)

Tips for Adults on Protecting Their Personal Information

Educators: Protect Personal Information

 

How to manage your screen time

Learn how to manage your screen time with these resources below:

Tips for Adults on Screen Time Management

Tips for Youths on Screen Time Use

Be Smart Online

Learn about the S.U.R.E framework and how to apply it

Learn how to apply the S.U.R.E framework on the information you are exposed to daily:

Be SURE before you Share

How to Be SURE before you Share

Be S.U.R.E. You’re Using AI the Right Way!

 

How to identify fake news and what to do

Learn how to identify fake news and tips on uncovering fake news with these resources below:

Fake News

Quick Tips on Fact-checking

Your How-To Guide to Telling Fact From Falsehood: Lau Joon-Nie

Tips for Adults on Dealing with Fake News

Tips for Seniors on Dealing with Fake News

 

How to manage your digital footprint

Learn how to manage your digital footprint online with these resources below:

Be Smart: Digital Footprint (Tipsheets)

Educators: Lessons on Digital Footprints

What to Do When Online Sharing Goes Wrong: Andreanna Stewart

 

How to deal with inappropriate content

Learn what to do if you are exposed to inappropriate content online:

Tips for Youth on Dealing with Pornography

Be Kind Online

Learn how to use Internet Positively

Everything we do or say online has real-life impact on not just ourselves, but the people around us as well. Learn tips on how to use the Internet positively:

Positive Internet Behaviour Tipsheets

 

Learn how to handle Cyberbullying (Parent, Youths and Educators)

Tips and Resources for Parents

How to Cope with Cyber Bullying?

Tipsheet: Say No To Cyberbullying

Tips and Resources for Youths

Preventing Cyberbullying: A Youth's Guide

Tips and Resources for Educators

Educators - Guide to Cyberbullying

Tips to Help Your Students Deal with Cyber bullying

 

Learn how to handle Online Harassment

Learn how to handle online harassment with the resources below:

Advice for Adults on Online Harassment

Advice for Youth on Online Harassment

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