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Identifying Misuse of Technology
• Using Social Networking Sites for the Wrong
Reasons.
• Writing Blogs to Spread Hatred.
• Spreading Hoaxes via Text Messages and
Emails
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Using Social Networking Sites for the Wrong
Reasons
• Case Study: Dubai Court Gets First Facebook
Libel Case
Dubai – The first trial involving the abuse of
Facebook for unlawful acts took place after a
business partner admitted to uploading several
pictures of his employee and posting a libellous
comment under each of them. According to the
defendant, he had a partnership with his
employee’s brother in a restaurant and had found
the said employee stealing money from the cashier.
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Writing Blogs to Spread Hatred
• Case Study: Schools Act against Students for
'Flaming' Teachers on Blogs
Five junior college students were punished for
posting offensive remarks about two teachers
and a vice‐principal online. The girls had to
remove those remarks from their blogs or
Internet diaries and were suspended for three
days.
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Spreading Hoaxes via Text Messages and Emails
Case Study 1: Panadol Hoax Does the Rounds
Again This Year
Dubai – A 2005 hoax concerning Panadol Extra has
resurfaced, circulating the UAE and other places via
text messages. The text warns consumers not to
purchase Panadol Extra as a person can damage his
kidney by taking just one tablet. After causing a
health scare back in 2005, the health authorities
conducted tests on the medicine and found that it
was safe.
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Spreading Hoaxes via Text Messages and Emails
Case Study 2: The Dubai Metro Derailment is
Nothing but a Rumor
“A rumour regarding the collapse of Dubai
Metro near Al Rashidiya station has been
circulating via mobile phones. The rumour
stated that the incident resulted in 15 deaths
and...”
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Spreading Hoaxes via Text Messages and Emails
• Case Study 3: BlackBerry and Internet
Rumors Increases Community’s Worry
Abu Dhabi Police have warned users against
using BlackBerry devices and the Internet to
promote rumours.
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Making Ethical Decisions
• Before making a sound decision, ask yourself
these few questions:
1. Recognize if there is any ethical issue
– Will your decision damage or affect someone or
any group?
– Will the decision jeopardize your life?
– Are you in a dilemma to make the decision?
– Is your decision legal?
– Will there be any conflict?
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Making Ethical Decisions
• 2. Be Specific and Get the Right Facts
– Do you really know the facts about the situation
or case?
– Do you know enough to make the decision?
– Do you need to have more information?
– Do you need to verify or consult with someone
that has more authority?
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Making Ethical Decisions
• Assess Every Option
–
Which option produces the most good and
offers the least harm?
– Which option best addresses the situation or
case?
– Which option best respects the rights of all
parties involved?
– Which option provides equal rights (fair) to all
parties involved?
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Lesson Learned
• Treat others with the same respect you want to
be treated with.
• Being ICT literate, you should know when, when
not and how to use technology properly.
• You have to be aware of Cyber Law in the
country.
• As an ATHS student, you have to be aware of the
laws set by the school with regards to responsible
use of Internet and social media.
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Be smart and stay safe!
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