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Online safety Children can use mobiles or tablets anywhere – from their bedrooms to when they're out and about - so it can be tricky to keep track of what they're doing online. You may want to think about: Location tracking Smartphones and tablets have a GPS (Global Positioning System) facility that shows their location. Some websites and apps like Facebook or Yik Yak, can use this to publish the user's location. Talk to your child about why they might want to use location settings and what the risks might be. Taking and sending pictures Cameras on smartphones and tablets let children take and send photos instantly. Sometimes children and young people use their smartphones and tablets for sexting – taking and sending explicit pictures of themselves. Using the device too much You might worry that your child uses mobile devices too much. The important thing is to get the balance of activities right. Setting up parental controls Find out more about parental controls Public WiFi Parent protection apps