13 September 2004

UK Government e-Security and e-Safety Links

The following links point to official sources of government information. Lead departments or agencies are highlighted in italics. You can nominate a website for inclusion here.

eGov monitor is not responsible for the contents or reliability of external websites.

·  ThinkUKnow Home Office
Guidance and practical steps for children and parents on using the internet safely.

·  Parents Online DfES
Tips for concerned parents on online risks to children.

·  Directgov Cabinet Office
"Top tips" for parents to keep their children safe online.

·  Grid Club DfES, Becta
Aimed at helping 7-11 year-olds to use the internet safely, with 'top tips' safety advice and resources for parents and teachers.

·  YoungGov Cabinet Office
Tips for children on staying safe while online.

·  Superhighway Safety DfES
Guidance for schools highlighting online safety issues.

·  Guidance for UK Online centres, as above

·  Beginner's Guide to Computer Security Cabinet Office
Overview of general security information covering computer security, chatroom safety and online shopping.

·  UKResilience Cabinet Office
Computer security advice, aimed at home and business users.

·  Central Sponsor for Information Assurance Cabinet Office
Adapted and expanded version of the Beginner's Guide to Computer Security.

·  DTI Best Practice DTI
IT security advice for businesses.

·  Business Link DTI
IT security advice for businesses.

·  Security Service - MI5 Ministry of Defence
Advice on protecting against electronic attacks.

·  Unified Incident Reporting and Alert Scheme / UNIRAS NISCC
Provides warnings of IT security vulnerabilities and advice on maintaining good security practices.

·  Financial Services Authority Consumer Information FSA
Identity theft, internet scams and online fraud: how to protect against these threats, plus advice for victims.

·  Identity Theft Home Office
Advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and what to do if it happens to you. Taken from the FSA website.

·  Internet Crime - Prevention Advice Home Office
Where to find information and advice on internet fraud, scams and spam.

·  Office of the Information Commissioner Information Commissioner
Advice on protecting against spam and how to make a complaint.

·  Consumer Gateway DTI
"Key safe shopping tips" when buying online.

·  Trading Standards Central Trading Standards
"Top 10 tips" for shopping online.

·  Office of Fair Trading OFT
Consumer advice on buying safely online, internet scams and where to find help when things go wrong.

·  Consumer Direct DTI
Tips on buying online and where to go for help, taken from the Office of Fair Trading website.

·  Rip-Off Tip-Off DTI, Trading Standards
Describes typical internet scams and encourages users to submit complaints.

·  Don't be a Mug! DTI
A consumer's guide to scams and rip-offs, with advice on avoiding internet scams.

·  National Hi-Tech Crime Unit NHTCU
Advice on online advance fee fraud.

·  Advice for Consumers National Hi-Tech Crime Unit
Online guide to internet banking fraud and advice on staying safe online.

·  Crime Reduction Home Office
Guide to government websites providing advice on buying safely online, IT security advice and tips on securing your PC.