ACMA releases second video warning children of cyber world pitfalls
Media watchdog, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has produced a series of short films targeted at under 12s as it continues to warn children about potential dangers of the cyber world.
Its new cybersafety video, #Game On, which launches today (Thursday), features five stories tackling issues surrounding cyberbullying, excessive gaming, sharing passwords, free downloads and online friends. #Game On follows a group of school friends who find themselves in situations that catch them off-guard and the illustrate the consequences of making poor decisions online.
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It is the second short film made by ACMA as part of its Cybersmart program, following the release of Tagged in 2011 which targeted 14 year olds and over.
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