About Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online is the UK’s leading internet safety website. We provide unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.
Our website is a unique resource providing practical advice on how to protect yourself, your computers and mobiles device and your business against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other problems encountered online. It contains guidance on many other related subjects too – including performing backups and how to avoid theft or loss of your computer, smartphone or tablet. We cover every conceivable topic – including safe online shopping, gaming and dating … so you really can stay safe with everything you do online.
The site also keeps you up to date with news, tips and stories from around the world.
Get Safe Online is not only a website. We also organise national events – such as Get Safe Online Week – as well as community events. We work closely with law enforcement agencies, MOD and other organisations in support of their outreach activity, internal awareness and customer online safety.
Get Safe Online is a public / private sector partnership supported by leading organisations in banking, retail, internet security and other sectors. We are Cyber Essentials certified.
Get Safe Online Limited (company number 5479360) is a company registered in England & Wales whose registered office is GET SAFE ONLINE LTD, Harrison Seymour LLP Accountants, Unit D1, The Quays, Burton Waters, Lincoln, LN1 2XG.
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