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Results: 10-Year Old Ontario Boy Wins Big -- Combines His Love Of Comic Books And Cyber Safety

Published on 11/15/2018
By: Harriet56
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Technology
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Bowmanville, Ontario's Grant Bailey is a real-life comic book hero — in that his comic about internet privacy helps keep kids safe online and has won his local elementary school $2,000. "Always check with your parents before you post and check your privacy settings before posting something online. Anybody can see what you do, say or post on the internet," said Grant. "Always be careful online." Grant recently entered the Telus WISE comic contests. Of hundreds of entries Canada-wide, the local 10 year old's comic won the second place prize. The comic's two main characters are based on Grant and his younger sister, three-year-old Gillian, and inspired b y true events. In the comic story, the older brother suggests the kids create an online photo album to share with their grandparents, who live in Africa. . Gillian loves the idea and suggests a lot of photos ideas to show everything the kids are up to. "She doesn't want them to miss all the important stuff," said Grant. "Then Grant says, 'We just have to ask Mom and Dad first and check the privacy settings.'" Grant hopes the money he won the school goes towards technology. Are you impressed by this young boy's achievement?
Bowmanville, Ontario's Grant Bailey is a real-life comic book hero — in that his comic about internet privacy helps keep kids safe online and has won his local elementary school $2,000.
Very impressed
59%
1270 votes
A bit
23%
489 votes
Not really
18%
384 votes
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Many adults just can't seem to get the message that Grant does -- internet privacy is important, because once it is out there, it is out there for ever -- and for all to see. On Tellwut, we have all experienced certain people who have aired their entire life story for all to read, forgetting that it can not be "unseen". Do you think twice before posting personal stories either on here or on other social media sites?
Many adults just can't seem to get the message that Grant does -- internet privacy is important, because once it is out there, it is out there for ever -- and for all to see. On Tellwut, we have all experienced certain people who have aired their entire life story for all to read, forgetting that it can not be
Yes, I do
68%
1460 votes
No, I am an open book
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276 votes
Sometimes
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407 votes
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It's easy to get caught up in the social aspects of sites like Facebook, but what you choose to share is there for all to see if you don't limit who can view your information. A recent study by Pew Research found that 40 percent of users have open access to their profiles, allowing anyone to view their information. The other 60 percent restrict access to friends, family and colleagues. Sharing personal information with strangers can be dangerous business, and there are some things you should definitely put on your "do not share" list. Which of the following do you sometimes share (and now you know you should not)?
It's easy to get caught up in the social aspects of sites like Facebook, but what you choose to share is there for all to see if you don't limit who can view your information. A recent study by Pew Research found that 40 percent of users have open access to their profiles, allowing anyone to view their information. The other 60 percent restrict access to friends, family and colleagues. Sharing personal information with strangers can be dangerous business, and there are some things you should definitely put on your
Personal and private matters should never be shared on your wall. You wouldn't go around with a bullhorn announcing a private issue to the world, and the same thing goes on the Internet.
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402 votes
Sharing your social plans for everybody to see isn't a good idea.
15%
326 votes
If you link your various profiles together, be aware that what you post in one world is available to the others
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173 votes
News of a planned expansion or a big project role and anything else about your workplace should be kept private.
8%
173 votes
Social networking sites are a common place for people to share pictures of their families, but if you're one of the 40 percent of users who don't restrict access to your profile, then those pictures are there for everyone to see.
11%
226 votes
If you share your address and phone number on a social networking site, you open yourself up to threats of identity theft and other personal dangers like burglaries. If you post that you're going on vacation and you have your address posted, then everyone knows you have an empty house. Identity thieves could pay a visit to your mailbox and open up a credit card in your name.
10%
224 votes
You would think that nobody would share things like where they do their banking or what their stock portfolio looks like, but it happens
8%
169 votes
This one really seems like a no-brainer, but if it didn't happen, then Facebook probably wouldn't feel the need to list it in the No. 1 slot on its list of things you shouldn't share. Even sharing the password with a friend so he or she can log on and check something for you can be a risk. This is especially true with couples who feel like there's enough trust to share these kinds of things.
8%
164 votes
Think before you post anything that could indicate personal passwords or password hints
12%
264 votes
You can select all the privacy settings you want on social networking sites, but the fact is, if you post it, it has the potential to be seen by someone you don't want seeing it. Think before posting
10%
222 votes
Don't do any of this activity
42%
901 votes
I do all of these
8%
178 votes
Don't use social media (but that does include Tellwut, so think again)
16%
343 votes
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