You should now be very familiar with the dangers associated with the online world AND you should now have a set of skills that help you make the right choices when it comes to using the internet ethically. Remember that once you put your information out there, it can be copied and shared a million times before you decide to remove it. So what does that mean? You can never get it back and you can never stop it from being shared and spread all over the world. You might not think it is a big deal now... BUT! When it comes time to get a job, your reputation may already be ruined before your working career has even started. Be SAFE! Be RESPECTFUL! Be RESPONSIBLE!
Click on the link below and read the article titled "10 People Who Lost Their Jobs Over Social Media Mistakes". You'll see how simple mistakes that you might think are innocent can cost you your employment and ruin your future.
http://mashable.com/2011/06/16/weinergate-social-media-job-loss/
Click on the link below and read the article titled "10 People Who Lost Their Jobs Over Social Media Mistakes". You'll see how simple mistakes that you might think are innocent can cost you your employment and ruin your future.
http://mashable.com/2011/06/16/weinergate-social-media-job-loss/
Thinking About Ethics in the Internet Space!
Ethical standards of individuals vary according to their up-bringing, life experiences and personal philosophy. However, to guide and manage online behaviour social networking sites have a set of ethical standards that users must abide by in order to use the site. If these standards are not adhered to, the user is blocked and can no longer use the site. The following article discusses the "Era of the Internet" and the ethical issues that have arisen due to this contemporary world. As you read through, think about what information you have shared online and whether or not it could impact on your future. Do you need to raise your standards?
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-online-ethics.htm |
The Internet and The Law
Unethical use of the internet can land you in a legal mud puddle! Depending on your unethical use of the internet, you could be charged with a number of offenses. Read the following articles to find out more about how you should and shouldn't be using the internet. Remember your future is what's at stake. Something simple and innocent now can come back and ruin your future!
"Cyber Bullying in Australia"
https://cybercrime2013.wordpress.com/findings-and-research/where-does-cyber-bullying-fit/
"Facts about Bullying and Cyber-bullying"
https://www.qld.gov.au/youth/family-social-support/bullying-facts/
"Internet Trolls and Cyber Bullies to face jail under amended Commonwealth Law"
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/internet-trolls-and-cyberbullies-face-jail-under-amended-commonwealth-law/story-fnihsrf2-1226771735572
"Chloe's Law" The result of unethical behaviour can be life long pain!
http://chloeslaw.com.au/
"Cyber Bullying in Australia"
https://cybercrime2013.wordpress.com/findings-and-research/where-does-cyber-bullying-fit/
"Facts about Bullying and Cyber-bullying"
https://www.qld.gov.au/youth/family-social-support/bullying-facts/
"Internet Trolls and Cyber Bullies to face jail under amended Commonwealth Law"
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/internet-trolls-and-cyberbullies-face-jail-under-amended-commonwealth-law/story-fnihsrf2-1226771735572
"Chloe's Law" The result of unethical behaviour can be life long pain!
http://chloeslaw.com.au/