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Copyright © 2012 Knowledge Point Responsible Use of Social Media Instilling the Right Attitude: Internet access enables us to send, receive and obtain information in an instant and anytime, anywhere – Appreciating Digital Facilities. – Being Responsible when sharing knowledge and Information.
Copyright © 2012 Knowledge Point Appreciating Digital Facilities We should not misuse facilities to surf or post pornographic materials. We should not engage in illegal gambling. We should not vandalise Internet kiosks.
Copyright © 2012 Knowledge Point Appreciating Digital Facilities We should not overwhelm the bandwidth by downloading big files during peak hours. We should not hack the network.
Copyright © 2012 Knowledge Point Being Responsible when sharing knowledge and Information. We should not spread fabricated or incorrect information and news. We should not condemn others through blogs, websites, or community portals. We should be sensitive towards different races and ethnic groups.
Copyright © 2012 Knowledge Point Identifying Cyber-bullying Cyber-bullying happens when a person is repeatedly harassed, mistreated, or made fun of via s, web sites, text messaging, cell phones, video, blogs or any other form of communication that occurs electronically. M6o M6o
Copyright © 2012 Knowledge Point Identifying Cyber-bullying Cyber-bullying may include the following activities: – Posting of slanderous messages on social networking sites. – Spreading of rumors online. – Excluding a person from an online group. – Sending of unsolicited messages via text, instant messaging or .
Copyright © 2012 Knowledge Point Identifying Cyber-bullying Video : e-Literate_vo1 The disturbing effects on the victims of cyber- bullying may comprise of the following: – Poor grades. – Emotional spirals. – Poor self-esteem. – Repeated school absences. – Depression. – Suicide.
Copyright © 2012 Knowledge Point Identifying Cyber-bullying UAE Cyber Crimes Law – Any one convicted of using the internet or any other high- tech means for threatening or black mailing another person shall be sentenced to no more than two years in jail and fined no more than Dh 50,000, or both.
Copyright © 2012 Knowledge Point Offenses Offenses are defined as the acts of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront. – Example: in the UAE abuse of any Islamic law or community values or anything said against any recognised religion is considered as an offense.
Copyright © 2012 Knowledge Point Offenses UAE Cyber Crimes Law The crimes are as follows: 1.Abuse of any Islamic holy shrines or rituals. 2.Abuse of holy shrines and religious rituals stipulated in other religious. 3.Insulting any recognized religion. 4.Incitement or promotion of sins. Anyone convicted or transcending family principles and values or publishing news or pictures related to the private life of the family’s members, shall be jailed for no less than one year and fined Dh 50,000.
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