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ETHICAL ISSUES WHEN SURFING ONLINE

When browsing the Internet, users often encounter various ethical challenges that can affect their
privacy, security, and decision-making. Understanding these ethical issues is essential for promoting
responsible and safe online behaviour.

Respect and Kindness

Some important guidelines are as follows:

Be polite and respectful in online chats and posts.
Avoid cyberbullying or hurting others online.

Privacy and Security

Important practices are as follows:
Do not share personal information like address or phone number.

Use strong passwords and keep them secret.

Do not click on suspicious links or open unknown emails.

Hintbot

A password must be a minimum of 8 characters with a combination of alphabet,
numbers, and special characters. You should always remember your password.

BEING SAFE, RESPONSIBLE, AND RESPECTFUL ONLINE

The rules to stay safe online are as follows:
Maintain Authenticity: You must be honest about our identity. Never pretend to be someone else.

Always use a disclaimer: While sharing personal views about something, you must make it clear
that these are personal views.

Never pick fights on the Internet: You must convey our opinions carefully by choosing the right
words.
Protect your Identity: You should never list your full name, parents’ details, home address, or
telephone number online.

Respect your Audience: You should maintain good conduct, even on the Internet. Refrain from
using slang, personal insults or obscene language.

Respect for other’s Feelings: You must always be considerate and mindful of other's feelings on
sensitive topics such as politics or religion.

Try to monitor Comments: You should monitor comments to maintain the quality of discussion on
your personal posts or site.

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