Cyber Wellness Value #2- Be Responsible & Respectful

When participating in online activities, users need to have a respect for:

• The Medium – by not abusing the Internet for activities such as spamming, hacking and cracking

• Self and for Others – by not:
  • Surfing pornographic images and websites that will lead to distorted views of relationships
  • Putting up or spreading false rumours or misleading information on the Internet
  • Infringing on other’s privacy and rights
  • Illegally downloading copyrighted music, games and software

  Users also need to have a sense of responsibility on the Internet.

• For Self – always protect oneself from harmful activities and misinformation on the Internet by checking the accuracy and authenticity of information read on the Internet.

• For the Community – always safeguard the interests of the community by reporting harmful and illegal activities on the Internet to the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or the Police.