Many readers of this blog are students, they are among the Internet’s biggest consumers and producers of social media content. They are more connected than any previous generation – with cell phones and other devices keeping them online and interacting constantly. This has created many opportunities, but has also lead to some new forms of bullying, stalking and other crimes.
Some of you blog, tweet, or at least update your status on Facebook. Many companies have rules about what can be blogged, sometimes they are quite permissive, other places are very strict. Be sure to learn about those policies when you are employed.
Schools also have rules of conduct. More than one student has been surprised to find there can be academic consequences for their actions. Everyone at UW is governed by Policy 33. I recommend you read it, it’s good to know what is expected of you, and whom you can contact if you or a friend needs help.
If you ever experience harassment or other crimes while on campus or the Internet, get to safety and then get help. I would be glad to assist if your crisis involves computing or networks.
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