CYBER SAFETY

What Is The Main Purpose Of The E-Safety Website

• To provide information on Cyber safety

• A help line

• A site where bullies can find new ways to harm others.

• A website where reports against bullies can be made.

Answer explanation

The E-Safety website can be a great government resource to use if you are facing Cybersafety issues.

Which of the following scenarios is not cyberbullying.

• Posting a funny picture of your friend which gets hate comments.

• Spreading personal and false info on another person.

• Creating group chats in order to make fun of someone.

• Editing or posting a picture of someone with intention to bring harm towards the person

Answer explanation

Tough Question!!

If a friend posts a photo which you consented to then it is not bullying.

However if they refuse to remove the photo after the hateful messages they could be participating towards your bullying.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an Upstander

• Consolidating the victim's emotions & checking in.

• Watching a friend get bullied and feeling empathetic for them.

• Reporting to a trusted adult what you witness.

• Calling the bully out on their behaviour.

Answer explanation

An Upstander is someone who takes a stand against bullies.

This can be achieved through reporting bullies and checking in with victims.

What Is Cyberbullying?

• Harmful act caused to another individual

• Seeing an individual be bullied and not doing anything

• Intentionally harmful act against another individual using digital technology.

• Act of violence in the playground.

Answer explanation

Although watching an individual be bullied is not nice this is being a bystander and not a bully.

It is still important we remember to report any bullying we witness.

Harmful acts aren't great however often things may occur unintentionally and could be considered accidents rather than bullying.

Who should you seek help from if facing an Cyber safety issue. Such as hacking, cyberbullying, false impersonation etc.

• Resources such as E-safety and Kidshelpline website

• Trusted Adult

• School Friends

• The Bully

Answer explanation

Although school friends are often great to seek comfort from, they may not capable of giving you accurate advice on the issues your facing.

What should you do if abuse is occurring to you online

• Change your privacy settings

• Spread false rumours against the bully

• Reply back to the bully

• Take screenshots to have evidence

Answer explanation

Although Cyberbullying is hurtful. Retaliation is not recommended as this does nothing to improve the situation.

It is recommended that you talk to a trusted adult or visit one of the websites listed to seek help and always screenshot in order to have evidence of the abuse.

Which of the following are examples of negative behaviour online.

• Sharing yours & others personal information

• Falsifying information about others

• Reporting negative posts you see

• Being racist.

Answer explanation

Reporting negative behaviours is a Cybersmart practice.

This can bring awareness towards the victim being cyberbullied and allow a trusted adult to intervene.

Which of the following is demonstrating smart Cyber-Safety Practices

• Using a strong password

• Letting a trusted adult know about a suspicious person who is contacting you.

• Posting a cute selfie in your school uniform.

• Changing privacy settings to friends only.

Answer explanation

Putting your school information online, makes you susceptible to online stalkers as they are capable of locating you.