First of all, remember to protect your snaps« (messages sent via Snapchat). To do this, go to the home page and click on the «Settings» icon (gear wheel in the top right-hand corner). Then go to «Send me snaps» and select «My friends» to allow only your friends to send you messages.
More generally, it is essential to know that nothing prevents the recipient from taking a screenshot if his phone has the capabilities. Snapchat does not guarantee the permanent deletion of messages.. When Snapchat detects that a screenshot has been taken, the sender of the message receives a notification.
The recipient can also take a photo of the screen with another device, which will prevent a notification from being sent. Snapchat also states in its security policy that there are ways to recover photos, even if they have been deleted.
There is also a risk that photos may be published in a more or less censored form on sites such as snapchatleaked.com by malicious users. There is also an iPhone app that automatically saves photos or videos received: Snap Save. As long as a copy has been saved (cached) in Snap Save, the user can view the snap, even if it has been deleted on Snapchat.
It is when an adult with deviant sexual interests makes contact with a minor via the Internet.
Be careful... The person you have been chatting with for several months may not necessarily be who they say they are. You must therefore remain vigilant. We advise you to:
- From’be accompanied at the time of the appointment, for example by a friend.
- To meet this person in a public link, in broad daylight.
- From’inform your parents of this meeting.
This refers to all crimes and offences committed using new technologies (attempted fraud, online harassment, etc.).
In France, the police authorities grouped together in the OCLCTIC (Central Office for the Fight against Crime linked to Information and Communication Technologies) handle reports of these crimes and offences: http://www.internet-signalement.gouv.fr
It is important to note that X is public by default and that user profiles – as well as their tweets – are visible to everyone. This means that anyone searching for information on X can read the tweets related to it.
However, it is possible to make your tweets private by protecting them, i.e. by locking them so that they are only visible to people accepted by the user to follow them.
To protect your tweets:
- Go to your profile
- Click on the «Settings» icon (the icon looks like a cogwheel), select «Settings», then go to «Privacy» in the drop-down menu.»
- Ensure that the box next to «Protect my Tweets» is ticked.
- Do not forget to save your changes.
- Important: Followers can retweet protected tweets. You should therefore be careful when choosing who will have access to your profile and tweets!
The aim is to avoid posting personal details online that will leave indelible traces and that you may regret having disclosed in the future (for example, when looking for a job).
It is necessary to create a strong password, consisting of at least 10 characters, including letters and numbers, and which does not contain any elements related to your personal data (surname, first name, date of birth, etc.) or those of a relative.
Your password is personal, so do not give it to anyone. In addition, when you leave a website or social network, always remember to log out of your session before clicking on the cross.
If your account is hacked, you must immediately secure it by changing your password. If you cannot access your account, you can contact the website in question to recover it, usually via the help section.
Also notify your friends, who can also report the hacking. Be sure to save the evidence (screenshots of the offensive messages), as you will need it if you wish to file a complaint for identity theft.
This is all the information needed to identify someone: name, address, telephone number, age, email address, name of school attended, etc.
Sending such text messages is not a game, and not everyone finds it amusing. If the message depicts people you know, warn them and save the message, as it could be used as evidence if they report it to the police. If you have any questions, a 3018 advisor will be happy to assist you.
You can report websites that promote violent content (images, behaviour, etc.) or content that is prohibited by law to: www.pointdecontact.net. But rest assured: you have done nothing wrong. If the shock or discomfort you may have felt persists, do not hesitate to talk to an adult about it.
Insults or abuse on the internet are punishable by law. The victim can file a complaint against you. If you are a minor, your parents will also be held liable. We therefore recommend that you delete the offensive message and apologise to the victim.
If the mockery is repeated or degrading, we recommend that you:
- First and foremost, to talk to your parents and not to answer to insults or provocations, which could then make matters worse!
- Next, from’alert the head teacher of the school or college. He will warn other parents about their children's actions.
- You can also block and/or report people who bother you on the site in question.
- Finally, if you wish to file a complaint, remember to print messages. They will then serve as evidence.
On most social networks and discussion sites, you can block someone who is bothering you. On Skype, simply right-click on the contact and select «Block». On Facebook, at the bottom left of the person's profile, you can remove them from your friends list, block them, or report them, stating the reason why.
Start by asking your friend to delete the photo. If they refuse, report it to Facebook by clicking on the «Report» button when you are on the photo.
You must ask your friends for permission to publish these photos, and also their parents if they are minors. If they wish, they could take legal action against you for violating their image rights.
