Online Safety Tips Talk with your child about safety and personal boundaries, and post these guidelines by the computer: Personal information shouldn’t be shared online — that includes address, phone number, e-mail address, school name, or information about friends. Passwords are private — just parents and kids can share. Use the privacy settings of social networking sites. Only communicate online with “real life” friends and family. Never meet face-to-face with someone you met online. Remember that EVERYONE can see what you post. Don’t post inappropriate pictures. Say something if anything or anyone makes you feel uncomfortable.