5.5 I can describe the threats to user safety when working online
1. In your own words, what is cyber stalking?
Stalking online through social media or through any online means.
2. In your own words, give a real life example of someone who was cyber stalked.
Jennie was being harassed and cyber stalked through her Facebook social media account so she informed the local authorities.
3. What happened to the victim and the cyber stalker?
The stalker was prosecuted and Jennie was able to use her social media account without worry.
4. Name a law which stops cyber stalking.
Harassment act 1997
5. Visit the following page and in your own words state the main ways you can stay safe online make sure you give your own examples.
Do not give out personal information. Do not meet or speak to people you do not know personally. Do not keep your account open, privatise them.
Stalking online through social media or through any online means.
2. In your own words, give a real life example of someone who was cyber stalked.
Jennie was being harassed and cyber stalked through her Facebook social media account so she informed the local authorities.
3. What happened to the victim and the cyber stalker?
The stalker was prosecuted and Jennie was able to use her social media account without worry.
4. Name a law which stops cyber stalking.
Harassment act 1997
5. Visit the following page and in your own words state the main ways you can stay safe online make sure you give your own examples.
Do not give out personal information. Do not meet or speak to people you do not know personally. Do not keep your account open, privatise them.