Cyberbullying and Online Privacy

Cyberbullying

• Definition: The use of technology to harass, intimidate, or threaten someone
• Types:
  • Direct bullying (e.g., sending mean messages)
  • Indirect bullying (e.g., spreading rumors online)
• Consequences:
  • Emotional distress
  • Social isolation
  • Decreased self-esteem
• Prevention:
  • Encourage empathy and kindness online
  • Report incidents to authorities or platform moderators
  • Block or report bullies

Online Privacy

• Definition: The protection of personal information online
• Risks:
  • Identity theft
  • Data breaches
  • Unwanted tracking
• Protection strategies:
  • Use strong, unique passwords
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Limit personal info shared online
  • Use privacy settings on social media

Social Media Safety

• Risks:
  • Online predators
  • Cyberbullying
  • Inappropriate content
• Safety tips:
  • Be cautious with friend requests
  • Set privacy settings to control who sees your content
  • Avoid sharing personal info or meeting strangers in person

Online Etiquette

• Definition: The rules of behavior for online interactions
• Principles:
  • Respect others' opinions and feelings
  • Avoid inflammatory language
  • Be honest and transparent
  • Use appropriate language and tone
• Netiquette rules:
  • Use proper grammar and spelling
  • Avoid using all caps or excessive punctuation
  • Be concise and clear in communication

Digital Footprint

• Definition: The trail of data and information left online
• Components:
  • Online activities (e.g., browsing history)
  • Personal data (e.g., social media profiles)
  • Public records (e.g., news articles)
• Importance:
  • Employers and colleges may search online
  • Personal info can be used for malicious purposes
• Management strategies:
  • Regularly review online presence
  • Remove inappropriate content
  • Set privacy settings to control who sees your info

Safe Online Practices

• Password management:
  • Use password managers
  • Avoid using the same password across sites
• Online transactions:
  • Use secure connections (HTTPS)
  • Be cautious of phishing scams
• Device security:
  • Keep software and operating systems up-to-date
  • Use antivirus software and firewalls

Cyberbullying

• Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, intimidate, or threaten someone
• It can take two forms: direct bullying (e.g., sending mean messages) and indirect bullying (e.g., spreading rumors online)
• Consequences of cyberbullying include emotional distress, social isolation, and decreased self-esteem

Online Privacy

• Online privacy refers to the protection of personal information online
• Risks to online privacy include identity theft, data breaches, and unwanted tracking
• Protection strategies include using strong, unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, limiting personal info shared online, and using privacy settings on social media

Social Media Safety

• Risks associated with social media include online predators, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content
• Safety tips include being cautious with friend requests, setting privacy settings to control who sees your content, and avoiding sharing personal info or meeting strangers in person

Online Etiquette

• Online etiquette refers to the rules of behavior for online interactions
• Key principles include respecting others' opinions and feelings, avoiding inflammatory language, being honest and transparent, and using appropriate language and tone
• Netiquette rules include using proper grammar and spelling, avoiding using all caps or excessive punctuation, and being concise and clear in communication

Digital Footprint

• A digital footprint refers to the trail of data and information left online
• Components of a digital footprint include online activities, personal data, and public records
• It's important to manage your digital footprint because employers and colleges may search online, and personal info can be used for malicious purposes
• Management strategies include regularly reviewing online presence, removing inappropriate content, and setting privacy settings to control who sees your info

Safe Online Practices

• Password management strategies include using password managers and avoiding using the same password across sites
• When making online transactions, use secure connections (HTTPS) and be cautious of phishing scams
• To ensure device security, keep software and operating systems up-to-date, and use antivirus software and firewalls