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• 1. Johnson Dotse ————- 5221520078
• 2 Amponsem Alfred———- 5221520080
• 3. Richmond Osei———— 522120076
• 4. Eric Yirisoba ————— 4230210002
• 5. Emmanuel Osei-Mensah—5221520072

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Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is the use of electronic devices like phones, computers, and tablets to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. It involves the deliberate sharing of negative, harmful, false, or mean content. This can also include spreading personal or private information to cause embarrassment or humiliation

Studies indicate a high rate of cyberbullying among students, with a majority reporting having experienced it in some form.

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Watch this short video about cyberbullying. While watching the video, ask yourself these questions:

1. What are some of the forms of cyberbullying?
2. What effects does it have on victims?
3. What can be done to prevent cyberbullying?

Cyberstalking

Cyberstalking is the electronic version of stalking, often perpetrated by former romantic partners. It typically involves leaving a large number of messages and voicemails on a victim’s phone and social media platforms. It can also be defined as recurrent online harassment, including threats and intimidation.

A study on university students in Ghana found that more than half (55.5%) of participants were judged to have been stalked (source: Stalking and Intrusive Behaviors in Ghana: Perceptions and Victimization Experiences, ideas.repec.org).

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Watch a short video on cyberstalking as an offence in Ghana, especially when the victim is a child. Ask yourself these questions while watching the video.

1. What are forms of cyberstalking?
2. Why is cyberstalking a serious crime?
3. What can be done to protect victims?

Digital Footprints

A digital footprint is the collection of data you leave behind when you use the internet. It includes everything from your social media posts and online purchases to your browsing history and location data.

An estimated 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every day, which is about 29 terabytes every second. In 2025, the total volume of data generated is projected to reach 181 zettabytes. (Source: Exploding Topics, Demand Sage)

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The video below provides furhter information about digitial footrpints and why we should care about our digital footprints.

Digital Shadow

The term “digital shadow” often refers to the passive and more subconscious part of digital footprints data trail—the information that is collected about you without your direct knowledge or intentional action. This can include data gathered from your IP address, browser cookies, and location services

A study found that 44% of internet users are unaware of their digital footprint, which highlights the passive and often unseen nature of the digital shadow. (Source: Enterprise Apps Today)

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Below are the list of presenter/group members:

• Johnson Dotse ————- 5221520078
• Amponsem Alfred———- 5221520080
• Richmond Osei———— 522120076
• Eric Yirisoba ————— 4230210002
• Emmanuel Osei-Mensah—5221520072

This blog discusses the dangers of using the internet in our everyday lives. Issues such as cyberbullying, cyberstalking, digital footprints and digital shadow are highlighted to create awareness in our learners.

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Contributors/Group Members

• Johnson Dotse ————- 5221520078
• Amponsem Alfred———- 5221520080
• Richmond Osei———— 522120076
• Eric Yirisoba ————— 4230210002
• Emmanuel Osei-Mensah—5221520072