Explorer
Advertisement
10 recommendations to help you avoid being a target of online abuse
New Delhi: A day after the Supreme Court sought responses from three internet search engines on sharing videos related to sexual offences and cyber crime on Facebook, a Delhi-based law firm has formulated recommendations to help users avoid being a target of online abuse or harassment.
Besides increasing cases of sexual assault videos being uploaded online, there is also an increasing issue of people facing cyber abuse and harassment.
- In a new report, Software Freedom Law Centre, a non-profit legal services organisation, said an internet user should thoroughly screen the personal information shared online.
- "Be very careful about what personal information you make publicly available.
- Refrain from providing any information apart from that which is absolutely essential for its purpose."
- "Do not feel obligated to fill out all fields when registering online and avoid providing identifying information such as birth-date and place in required fields," the report said.
- "Dedicate an email ID for social-media purposes that is dedicated solely for use while signing up and/or using social media services."
- "Do not use this ID for personal communication purposes and avoid uploading photographs that identify you or your location," it added.
- "Instead of using real given name, using a pseudonym maintains anonymity and keeps one safe."
- "Also, keep a tab on information others post about you and if something concerns you about privacy, let your friends and family know about it."
- "Use strong passwords with a mix of different types of characters, including alphabets, numbers and special characters and change them periodically.
- Also, review your service providers' privacy policies," the report added.
Follow Breaking News on ABP Live for more latest stories and trending topics. Watch breaking news and top headlines online on ABP News LIVE TV
View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Top Headlines
Cities
India
Cities
Movies
Advertisement