When young people first go online it can be difficult for them to figure out the boundary between what should go online and what should stay offline.

February 10th 2015 sees the launch of Safer Internet Week, an EU initiative which aims to provide children and teenagers with the skills to fight dangers posed by the internet.

Children and teenagers often don’t entirely understand the boundaries of the photographs they share online and so it is vital that the risks and dangers are communicated with them clearly.

Below are ten expert tips to communicate with your child about the risks posed by sharing photographs online or even within their social circle.

The Irish Independent carried a great article for Safer Internet Day 2015 containing 15 top tips for keeping your kids safe online regarding photo sharing and usage.

Read the article on the Irish Independent site here