This free online safety guide focuses on peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing: the process of transferring digital content, such as electronic books, music, or video clips from one user's device to another. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as inappropriate content, illegal downloads and malware.

A free online safety guide on peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing.

Peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing is the process of transferring digital content, such as electronic books, music, or video clips from one person' computer to another. In a P2P network, each ‘peer’ is an end-user's computer connected to the other ‘peer’ via the internet. Typically, this is done with the help of P2P software programmes (like Napster or BitTorrent) where files are indexed on a central server, making them available for other users to find and download.

In the guide, you'll find tips on avoiding potential risks such as inappropriate content, illegal downloads and malware.