How to Prevent Becoming a Cyberbullying Victim

The best way to combat cyberbullying is to avoid becoming a victim in the first place. With a few common sense steps, you can help safeguard yourself.

• Zip your lips about your password. Avoid telling even close friends your log in information. It’s not worth the risk of someone hacking into your account.
• Be vigilant about logging out. Make a habit of logging out of all your accounts before you step away from the screen, especially if you use public computers at your school.
• Avoid posting material that can be used against you. That means it's probably not a good idea to send risque photos of yourself or to post inappropriate statuses. Once they're out there, there's no taking them back. 

--Liz Soltan

What does it mean to be digitally responsible?

We believe that it's our responsibility to use technology in a way that doesn't harm others and to be aware of the impact that technology has on our health, environment, and society at large.

Privacy Tip

Never post anything online that you wouldn't want your parents or future employer to see.