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What is online harassment, and how does it affect individuals?
What is online harassment, and how does it affect individuals?
Online harassment is any unwanted behaviour that makes a person feel uncomfortable, humiliated, or mentally distressed when connected to the Internet.
What is cyberstalking, and is it different from regular stalking?
What is cyberstalking, and is it different from regular stalking?
Cyberstalking is persistent unwanted communication from another person that you either know or a stranger, and it occurs online.
What is cyberbullying, and where can it occur?
What is cyberbullying, and where can it occur?
Cyberbullying is bullying where perpetrators use digital technologies for their wrongdoing, and it can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms, etc.
What are some examples of cyberbullying behavior?
What are some examples of cyberbullying behavior?
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How can reviewing social media and search engine privacy and security settings help prevent online abuse?
How can reviewing social media and search engine privacy and security settings help prevent online abuse?
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Why is it important to be cautious when accepting friend requests on social media?
Why is it important to be cautious when accepting friend requests on social media?
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What should you do if you think you're a victim of online abuse?
What should you do if you think you're a victim of online abuse?
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Why is it important to limit the personal and financial information you share online and offline?
Why is it important to limit the personal and financial information you share online and offline?
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What should you do if you are not comfortable talking to someone you know about a problem?
What should you do if you are not comfortable talking to someone you know about a problem?
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What is an online identity?
What is an online identity?
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Why should you be careful when sharing information online?
Why should you be careful when sharing information online?
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What should you consider before posting something online?
What should you consider before posting something online?
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Why should you avoid using strong language, capital letters, and exclamation marks online?
Why should you avoid using strong language, capital letters, and exclamation marks online?
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What should you do when using humour or sarcasm online?
What should you do when using humour or sarcasm online?
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What should you keep in mind when sharing information online?
What should you keep in mind when sharing information online?
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What standards should you follow when interacting online?
What standards should you follow when interacting online?
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Study Notes
Online Harassment
- Online harassment is any unwanted behavior that makes a person feel uncomfortable, humiliated, or mentally distressed when connected to the internet.
- Cyberstalking is persistent unwanted communication from another person that you either know or a stranger.
- Cyberbullying is bullying where perpetrators use digital technologies for their wrongdoing, and it can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms, etc.
Examples of Cyberbullying
- Spreading lies about a person or posting embarrassing photos of someone on social media
- Sending hurtful messages or threats to another person via messaging platforms
- Impersonating somebody and sending appalling messages to others on their behalf
Preventing Online Abuse
- Review social media and search engine privacy and security settings to limit what other people can see about you and what you post
- Ensure everybody on your social media accounts are friends, family, or people you trust
- Review online information about you and keep it to a minimum
- Limit personal and financial information shared on or offline
What to Do If You're a Victim of Online Abuse
- Seek help from someone you trust, such as parents, a close family member, or a trusted adult
- Contact Children Helpline Centres to talk to a professional counsellor
Online Safety Tips
- Never approve friend requests or add people you don't know in real life
- Never meet anyone in person that you have only met online
- Be careful about what you share on social media
- Be aware of how your comments might be read
- Use strong language, capital letters, and exclamation marks carefully
- Be careful with humor and sarcasm online
- Reread what you have written and think about how others might interpret it
- Keep personal information off the internet as much as possible
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This quiz covers the different types of online harassment, including cyberstalking and cyberbullying, and how they can affect individuals on the internet.