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    21 st   #Information Literacy
                                                                                             Century
                                                                                              Skills  #Critical Thinking
                                                             FAKE PROFILE CASE
                      In 2017, a teenager in Delhi created a fake social media account using a classmate’s name. The
                      account was used to post offensive jokes that damaged the classmate’s reputation. The situation
                      quickly escalated, and the matter was reported to the police. Authorities traced the account back
                      to the teenager who created it, and legal action was taken against them under Section 66 of the
                      Information Technology Act (IT Act).
                      The teenager had created the fake account without the classmate’s knowledge or consent, posting
                      harmful  jokes and comments that  caused  distress.  The classmate  and their friends noticed  the
                      offensive posts and immediately reported them to their school authorities. The teenager who created
                      the account didn’t fully understand the consequences of its actions and may have thought it was
                      harmless fun, but it resulted in bullying and damage to the classmate’s reputation.
                      This case highlights the importance of understanding how online behaviour can impact others and
                      the need to respect privacy. After receiving the complaint, the school contacted the police, who
                      investigated and traced the account back to the teenager. The student faced legal consequences
                      under Section 66 of the IT Act,  which addresses  cybercrimes  such as identity  theft and online
                      harassment.

                      Based on the above case, answer the following questions:

                      1.  Why should we respect others' privacy online?

                      2.   What can happen as a result of cyberbullying, and how can knowing cyber laws help prevent it?

                     CYBER ETHICS

                     Cyber ethics refers to the moral guidelines that govern how we behave online. Being a responsible
                     digital citizen involves more than just avoiding illegal activities, it means treating others with

                     respect and acting responsibly while using the Internet.
                     Some key principles of cyber ethics are as follows:

                         Respect for privacy: Never access someone’s personal information or share anything about
                        them without their permission. Everyone has the right to privacy, and respecting that is key to
                        being a good digital citizen.

                         Digital empathy: Remember that there’s a real person on the other side of the screen. Think
                        before you post—would you say the same thing to their face? Avoid cyberbullying and spreading
                        rumours, as these can hurt others deeply.

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