Safety Elements
On our site, the orange quick exit button appears at the top of our website pages.
Clicking anywhere on the button or pressing the Esc key will close the page and open the weather in the Bureau of Meteorology website in a new window.
Please note using the quick exit button does not delete your browser history.
If someone checks your history, they may still see which pages you visited. You’ll need to delete your browser history separately.
How to Browse Safely
When you search the internet or visit a website, your web browser saves a record of your activity.
Common browsers include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. This browsing history helps you easily return to websites you've visited before—but it also means that others using the same device can see which sites you've accessed.
You can delete your browsing history by going into your browser’s settings. Find out how to clear your history on:
- Google Chrome and Android devices
- Safari on Mac, or on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Opera.
Within your browser’s settings you can also choose to browse in Private or Incognito mode. This means that your browser won’t save your browsing history, cookies or site data.
Staying Safe Online
To stay safe online:
- set strong passwords
- change passwords regularly
- browse in private or incognito mode
- clear browser history
- use public devices (such as in a library) and clear the browser history when you finish.
Helpful Resources
Staying safe online is essential because the internet, while incredibly useful, can also expose you to risks like identity theft, scams, cyberbullying, and privacy breaches.
Protecting your personal information helps prevent others from accessing sensitive data such as your bank details, passwords, or location. Being cautious about what you share and where you click also helps you avoid harmful content and malicious software. By practicing good online safety habits, you can enjoy the benefits of the internet while keeping yourself and your information secure.
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