If you see something inappropriate.
If you ever come across any content on social media or in a text message that makes you feel inappropriate and uncomfortable, no matter where it is, please report it immediately.
If someone spreads rumours about you
If someone posts false and damaging information about you on the Internet or social networking sites, it may be considered harassment. According to the law, it is a crime to engage in harassment both online and offline. Anything that is publicly posted about you will be seen by a lot of people very quickly because the Web is so open.
A growing number of people complain that the former best friend is spreading malicious rumours and vicious gossip. Therefore, please be careful to make friends. Choose carefully who you want to share your secrets with. Only share secrets with friends that you wouldn’t be embarrassed if other people found out about it.
If you are being threatened
It’s against the law in the UK to use the phone system – which includes the internet – to cause alarm or distress. It could even be against the 1997 Harassment Act. If threats are made against you then it’s essential that you alert someone you trust, or call a helpline or contact the Police. If someone is threatening you on the internet, or threatening someone you know, they could be committing a criminal offence.
Try to get documentary evidence if you can. By pressing the ‘print screen’ button, you should be able to print of a hard copy of the threatening text or images. Place it in a safe place, both on and off line.
If someone posts inappropriate pictures of you
If someone posts an inappropriate picture of you
In a world where almost everyone has a smartphone, it’s common to take photos and videos, and it’s also easy to spread those photos and videos on social media.
For this reason, I recommend not letting anyone take pictures of you that might embarrass you, and try not to take photos with someone else’s phone or device. If someone posts inappropriate pictures about you, please contact them to remove them immediately. If you are going to post someone else’s photo, make sure you have their permission. Because once you post this picture, millions of people will see it online. Even if your friend later contacts you to delete the photo, her loss is irreparable.
Do not change or make fun of other people’s photos, as what you may think is funny may offend others.