Being Cybersmart online helps you to be safer when interacting with others online.

In Toetoe, we have been looking at ways to support each other when incidents that take away our power happen online. This includes incidents that would fall under the the Harmful Digital Communication Act.

This video is an excellent example of how situations can sometimes get out of hand and one solution for dealing with them. How to Stop A Bully.

We remind ākonga constantly that bullying is a repetitive and ongoing action. With all the evidence that comes with being online, most incidents can be stopped quickly by taking screenshots, reporting or blocking and notifying the appropriate organisations.

The five steps to dealing with “haters and trolls” are simple and effective. View the tips in this video. 5 Tips for Dealing with Haters and Trolls.

Once you have screenshots and evidence, if necessary, you can get support needed from:

• Netsafe - https://netsafe.org.nz/

• via phonecall - 0508 638 723

• or text - 4282

• Or report the incidents through Netsafe reporting portal https://report.netsafe.org.nz/hc/en-au/requests/new?ticket_form_id=5170438120207