Cover Your Tracks

You can clear your history or empty your cache file in your browser's settings.

Internet Explorer:

1. Pull down Tools menu, and select Internet Options
2. On General page, under Temporary Internet Files, click on Delete Files
3. Under History, click on Clear History

AOL:

1. Pull down Members menu, and select Preferences
2. Click on WWW icon, the select Advanced
3. Click on Purge Cache

If another person has access to your email account, they may be able to read your incoming and outgoing mail. Make sure you choose a password that an somebidy else will not be able to guess so that it is secure. If someone has sent you threatening or harassing email messages, they may be printed and saved as evidence.  The messages may constitute an offence.

This information may not completely hide your tracks as many browser types have features that display recently visited sites.  The safest way to find information on the internet would be at a local library or internet cafe.

The Scottish Child Law Centre seeks to ensure that the information published on its website is up to date and accurate. However, the information on the website does not constitute legal or professional advice and the Scottish Child Law Centre cannot accept any liability for actions arising from its use. The Scottish Child Law Centre cannot be held responsible for the contents of any pages referenced by an external link.

Any personal data collected through this website will be treated as confidential in line with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998.