Survey: Most kids careful about online privacy

October 10, 2011 8:53 AM

Parents rank cyber-bullying among their top concerns and now, a new survey reveals that more young people are taking steps to protect their digital reputations and prevent online harassment. Erica Hill and Jeff Glor talk to Yahoo! Web Life Editor Heather Cabot about how parents can drive home the message home about the importance of online privacy.

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