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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?
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?
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?
Examples of cyberbullying include 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, and impersonating somebody and sending appalling messages to others on their behalf.
How can reviewing social media and search engine privacy and security settings help prevent online abuse?
Reviewing these settings can limit what other people can see about you and what you post, making it harder for others to gain access to your personal information and use it for online abuse.
Why is it important to be cautious when accepting friend requests on social media?
You should be cautious when accepting friend requests on social media because someone requesting to be your friend online may have an alternative agenda if you don't recognize them and they don't have a mutual connection to you.
What should you do if you think you're a victim of online abuse?
If you think you're a victim of online abuse, the first step is to seek help from someone you trust, such as your parents, a close family member, or any other trusted adult.
Why is it important to limit the personal and financial information you share online and offline?
Limiting the personal and financial information you share online and offline can prevent others from using it for online abuse.
What should you do if you are not comfortable talking to someone you know about a problem?
Contact a Children Helpline Centre to talk to a professional counsellor.
What is an online identity?
A social identity created by an Internet user in online communities and websites.
Why should you be careful when sharing information online?
Because it can be misinterpreted and seen by people you don't know.
What should you consider before posting something online?
How others might interpret your comment and how you would feel if you received the same comment.
Why should you avoid using strong language, capital letters, and exclamation marks online?
Because they can be easily misinterpreted and lead to misunderstandings.
What should you do when using humour or sarcasm online?
Reread what you have written and think about whether everyone will understand the joke.
What should you keep in mind when sharing information online?
That even with privacy settings, nothing is truly private online.
What standards should you follow when interacting online?
The same standards you follow in real life.
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
This quiz covers the different types of online harassment, including cyberstalking and cyberbullying, and how they can affect individuals on the internet.
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