Staying Safe OnlineStaying Safe OnlineA Practical Guide for Middle School

StudentsA Practical Guide for Middle School

Students

CYBERBULLYINGCYBERBULLYING

“Don’t post things online that you wouldn’t say in person!”

Cyberbullying is the use of email, text messaging, web sites, discussion forums, or other technological means of communication to:

• Intentionally hurt, defame, or intimidate another.

• Send threatening, intimidating, or derogatory emails, photos, or messages.

• Post derogatory comments about others.

• Comment or post information about others to make fun of them.

• Post personal information about someone else or share it via email or text message.

• Misrepresent another person by using their email password or other online identification.

• Post embarrassing photos or statements of another on a web site or share with others.

PERSONAL DISCLOSUREPERSONAL DISCLOSURE

“Not everything is as private as you think!”

Examples of Personal InformationExamples of Personal InformationNever Share on Public Networks

Okay to Share with Friends▫Favorite things▫Links▫School projects or art

Full Name Phone Number

Birthdate Address

Personal Pictures Email

When posting, always consider:When posting, always consider:

• Is there anyone I would not want to see this?

•Could this post reveal my identity or harm my reputation?

•Would it be okay if my parents, friends, or employer found this information?

•Am I proud of this post?

When in Doubt, DON’T Post!

UNAUTHORIZED ACCESSUNAUTHORIZED ACCESS

“A bad password is as bad as no password at all!”

Unauthorized AccessUnauthorized Access

• Definition:– Accessing another’s personal information without

their permission• Where/How does it happen?

– Email Accounts, Computer Passwords, Hacking, Sharing Passwords

• Dangers of Unauthorized Access:– People can pretend to be you (i.e. Identity Theft)

– Information obtained can be used against you

– Collected data may be given or sold to others

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTCOPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

“You wouldn’t steal a car! Why Steal a DVD?”

Copyright BasicsCopyright BasicsCopyright

The exclusive legal right to copy, print, or publish a work (Book, Image, Movie, Music, Software, etc.)

Often noted by ™, ®, or ©

Copyright Infringement -How it HappensDownloading content such as music, videos, or games and sharing with others.

When in doubt, DON’T copy it!