In our assembly today, we have been discussing about keeping ourselves and our data safe. Here are some links for apple, android and gaming devices to enable privacy settings for your child.

Also, please find a link to how to stop Alexa devices storing your recordings.

To change Alexa Privacy Settings using your Echo device, say “What are my privacy settings?” or “Update my privacy settings.”

To update your privacy settings through the Alexa app:

1. Open the Alexa app .
2. Open More .
3. Select Alexa Privacy.
4. Select Manage Your Alexa Data.
5. Select the setting that you want to update.
6. Under Voice Recordings, select “Choose how long to save recordings”.
7. Options include: Don’t save, 3 months, 18 months, or Until I delete them. 

Apple Support: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/105121
Android Support: https://families.google/familylink/
PlayStation Support https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/account/ps5-parental-controls-spending-limits/
Xbox Support: https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/family-hub
Nintendo Switch Support: https://www.nintendo.com/my/support/switch/parentalcontrols/app/index.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqJQWZqdDz0GHMvs8aDv9ZQOLYzMWU4U8tIe5lhvvw62ykF5xlg

Device Rules at Home

Technology can be a positive part of children’s lives when clear boundaries are in place. For primary-aged children, agreed family rules help keep them safe and support healthy habits.

Things to consider at home:

• Set clear times for device use (for example, after homework and not before bed)
• Limit how long children spend on screens each day
• Ensure apps, games and websites are age-appropriate
• Use parental controls where possible
• Keep phones, tablets and gaming devices out of bedrooms at night
• Charge devices overnight in a shared family space
• Encourage a balance of screen time, outdoor play, reading and family time
• Talk openly with children about staying safe online

See the below link to gives you ways to support this and establish rules as a family. Clear, consistent rules, reviewed as children grow, help them enjoy technology safely and responsibly.