Online Safety Checklist
Sixteen checks covering accounts, chat, payments and what happens when something goes wrong.
Sixteen checks cover accounts, chat, payments and what happens when something goes wrong, and the highest-weighted is simply whether every account a child has is known to you.
Online Safety Checklist
Frequently asked
Is the Online Safety Checklist free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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