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  • Are there any issues I should be aware of, to safeguard myself when using social networking sites such as Facebook?
  • Are there any safety features on Facebook that can be used if my child comes across any offensive material or dubious communication?
  • Is it safe for my child to use a chatroom?
  • Someone is posting false information about me on Facebook/Twitter/a social networking site. Is this a criminal offence?
  • Someone is sending me threatening/abusive/offensive messages via Facebook/Twitter. Is this a criminal offence?

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