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Internet security

 
If you're worried about someone knowing you have visited these web pages, the information below will help you increase your safety when using the internet.

How to clear your computer history

If an abuser knows how to read your computer's history or cache file (automatically saved web pages and graphics), they may be able to see information you have viewed recently on the internet. You can clear your history or empty your cache file in your browser's settings:

Internet Explorer 

  • Go to the Tools menu at the very top of the screen
  • select Internet Options
  • under Temporary Internet Files, click on Delete Files.
  • Under History click on Clear History.

Netscape 

  • Go to the Edit menu
  • select Preferences
  • click on Navigator, choose Clear History
  • click on Advanced then select Cache
  • click on Clear Disk Cache.

Older Versions of Netscape

  • Go to the Options menu
  • select Network Options, select Cache
  • click on Clear Disk Cache.

AOL

  • Go to the Members menu
  • select Preferences
  • click on WWW icon
  • select Advanced then Purge Cache

Important

This information may not completely hide your tracks. The safest way to find information on the internet is to do it in a secure place. This could be at a local library, a friend's house, or at work.

Email 

If an abuser has access to your email account, they may be able to read your incoming and outgoing mail. If you believe your account is secure, make sure you choose a password that an abuser will not be able to guess.

If an abuser sends you threatening or harassing e-mail messages, they may be printed and saved as evidence. The messages may constitute an offence.

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