safety by subject - ‘mobile’
street safety - talking points for children
Here are some suggestions to get children and new drivers thinking about using their mobile safely when they’re out and about, driving, cycling or walking.
mobile devices and theft
More and more people carry mobile phones and MP3 players. They’re small, easy to resell and have a relatively high value. Because of this, levels of theft remain quite high. Children and young people form the majority of both victims and perpetrators.
mobiles on foot and cycling
We’re used to using all our senses when we’re out and about, whether we’re walking or cycling. When we’re talking on a mobile, we’re not really listening to the world around us, or generally paying as much attention as usual.
mobiles and driving
Not only a bad idea, it’s also illegal to use a mobile or any hand-held device while you’re driving. From 2007, the penalties are a minimum £60 fine and three penalty points. All you need to do is be using a mobile behind the wheel, with the engine running.
mobile spam – talking points for children
Children are particularly vulnerable to spam, as they often don’t understand the full implications of signing up to apparently attractive offers. Here is some advice which should give them a clearer understanding of the risks of spam.
dealing with spam
If you receive any spam messages, please forward them to 7726, free, from your Orange phone. This will give us a good idea of what’s out there, and help us reduce the amount of spam you get.
ending unwanted services
If you’re receiving spam from one company or source and want to stop it, there are a couple of ways of going about it.
how to avoid spam
While it’s unlikely your life will ever be entirely free of spam, there are steps you can take to avoid it.
location tracking – talking points for children
It’s important children are aware of the dangers posed by location tracking. Here is some advice which will lessen the risks.
blocking location searches
All calls and mobiles can always be traced by the police and emergency services.
Everyone else is obliged, under the industry code of practice, to send regular texts to your phone if it’s the subject of a location service. But this might not always happen.
location tracking – dangers
When a location is requested, the person being located has to give their permission. There should also be frequent, random text reminders that the location service is still in place. There are, however, some potential threats.
unexpected costs – talking points for children
Mobile charges can be confusing. Clear ground rules can avoid children getting trapped into accidental costs. Here are some talking points which can help clarify things.
keeping mobile costs under control
Orange offers a mobile price plan called Your Group. It’s designed for families, and gives parents a degree of cost control. Here’s how it works.
theft of personal information
Having a mobile phone stolen isn’t just a hassle. It can also lead to harassment.
dealing with nuisance texts and calls
If you receive a nuisance text, you should keep it as evidence, even if you’d rather just delete it immediately.
how can I block mobile content?
Orange offers a service called ‘Safeguard’. It’s a filtering system for managing internet content. It works by preventing anyone under 18 from accessing adult content, while leaving them free to surf the rest of the internet.