Safe, ethical and responsible use of online platforms.

What is a digital footprint?

• A trail of our own data we post online

• Regarding an impression of our identity online

• A record of our online activity

• All of the above

How are some of the ways we can control our digital footprint online?

• Good cyber security practice

• Be careful of social media usage & set security settings accordingly

• Use strong passwords

• Use a VPN

• All of the above

What are some positives of a digital footprint ?

• Increase opportunities

• Improve search results

• Increase trust

• Nothing positive about it

What are the negatives of a digital footprint?

• Privacy concerns

• Reputation damage

• Employment concerns

• It isn't negative in any way

Define what cyberbullying means to you?

Answer explanation

Cyberbullying is using technology to bully or hurt someone else.

Cyberbullying can include:

Sending/sharing nasty, hurtful or abusive messages or emails

Humiliating others by posting/sharing embarrassing videos or images

Spreading rumours or lies online

Setting up fake online profiles

Excluding others online

Repeated harassment and threatening messages (cyberstalking)

If you are being cyberbullying, it is important to remember what?

• Its not your fault

• You are not alone & you can get through this

• There is help available & there are things you can do

• Its not weak to get help

• All of the above

What are some of the ways you could protect yourself or others from cyberbullying?

• Nothing

• Tell them its not okay

• Block & Report

• Seek advise from a trusted adult or kids help line

• Switch off for a while

Answer explanation

There are many ways you can help protect yourself or others from cyberbullying. Simply blocking & reporting the image, post or comment. Seeking advise from a trusted adult or kids help line or other services. Keep evidence if need be and report to the police if serious situation occurs. Finally, you can simply switch off for a while.

Why is it important to be safe, ethical and responsible while using social media platforms ?

Answer explanation

Its important because we leave an online footprint with everything we do online. As awesome as the online world of social media is, it can be very dangerous for us as individuals. It is important to have a good image of ourselves online as it could affect us in future opportunities. It is up to us as users to be safe, ethical and responsible online.