inforsystems_cyberbullyingassignment

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CYBER-BULLYING & OTHER POWER PLOYS Danni Kurt Daniel Kristen Group 402 Presentation

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Cyber-Bullying and other Power Ploys; How to address the problem of using information system tools for unethical advantage; Topic a. In the work place b. at university c. at home

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INTRODUCTION

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Definition of Cyber-Bullying Offensive and aggressive behavior Repeat act Physical, emotional or social Electronic devices: Categories of Cyber-Bullying: ＊flaming: online fights using electronic messages using bad language ＊harassment: repeatedly sending nasty, insulting messages email, mobile phone … etc

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Definition of Power Ploys Attempts by people to catch someone out Exerting some kind of force over the person being attacked These attempts can be resisted if the person can see through the power ploys and if clever enough can turn the power ploys to their advantage.

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Cyber-Bullying- Becoming a huge problem Depressed Lonely Anxious Low self-esteem Cyber-Bullying and Power Ploys could happen in these three major places: - At university - In the work place - At home

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IN THE WORKPLACE Cyber-bullying & Power Ploys

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Cyber Bullying in the workplace Rumours posted on internet can affect a workers reputation and future career. There are certain ways in which cyber bullying can be prevented. History check of internet usage A 3 strike or no strike policy. Best way to prevent cyber bulling is through policy and education.

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Policies employers should enforce Bullying is not tolerated Clear, written and well-communicated policy Provide training Block access to Social Networking sites at work Reminder: anything posted on the internet becomes out their control Encourage staff to draft sensitive emails

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AT UNIVERSITY Cyber-bullying & Power ploys

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Nearly 35% of students have been threatened online and almost one in five have had it happen more than once. About 75% have visited a Web site bashing another student. About 21% of students have received mean or threatening e-mails. The primary cyber-bullying location where victimizing occurs, at 56%, is in chat rooms.

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Girls are about twice as likely as boys to be victims and perpetrators of cyber-bullying. About 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than four out of ten say it has happened more than once. Facts extracted from: http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-cyber-bullying

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When choosing a password, consider the following principles; Select a password that is easy for you to remember, but not for others to guess. Consider using the initials of a song or phrase that you can easily remember, but others are unlikely to guess. Do not use your first, middleor last name in any form.

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Don'ts Don't access pornographic or obscene material or material that could offend others. Don't let anyone else use any of your accounts or tell anyone your password. Don't download videos or music that's copyrighted by other people. Don't install unlicensed or malicious software.

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Do's Log out of computer systems when you have finished using them. Only use University IT systems for purposes relating to your study, research or work at the University. Remember that all use of ITfacilities is logged and monitored. Extracted from: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/its/it_policies/do/

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AT HOME Cyber-bullying & Power ploys “Victims don't feel safe, because they can be bullied in their own homes”

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Do Not retaliate Block cyber bullies Report it to an authority Save the evidence Talk to someone. Speak out

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Actions to prevention; “Remember to treat others as you would like to be treated when communicating online” Only add people you know and trust Tips for parents Teach your kids to speak out Alter your privacy settings Keep computer in a central location Do Not open emails from unknowns

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“People who were bullied as children are more likely to suffer from depression and low self esteem, well into adulthood, and the bullies themselves are more likely to engage in criminal behaviour later in life.” CONCLUSION

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