Introduction to Social Media, Types of Social Media, Professional Uses of Social Media, Impact of Social Media, Negative Side of Social Media, Cyber Bullying, Safety Tips are included in this ppt.

1. SOCIAL MEDIA
AWARENESS
RAGHU KHIMANI
CYBER CRIME EXPERT/ADVISOR
BAHAUDDIN SCIENCE COLLEGE, JUNAGADH

2. What comes to your mind when you
hear Social Media?

4. Objectives of the Presentation
 Introduction of Social Media
 Types of Social Media
 Professional Uses of Social Media
 Impact of Social Media
 Negative side of Social Media
 Cyber Bullying
Safety Tips

5. Introduction of Social Media
 “Social media facilitate the development of online social networks
by connecting a user's profile with those of other individuals and/or
groups”.
 Social Media use Web Based Technologies, Desktop computers and
Mobile Technologies (Smartphones) to create highly interactive
platforms through which individuals, communities and organization
can Share, Create, Discuss and Modify user generated content
posted online.

6.  Some of the most popular social media websites are Facebook
(and its associated Facebook Messenger), WhatsApp, Tumblr,
Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google+, YouTube, Viber,
Snapchat, Weibo and WeChat. These social media websites have
more than 100,000,000 registered users.

7. Types of Social Media

8. Professional Uses of Social Media

9. Impact of Social Media
 On March 12, 2016, the World Wide Web turned 27.
 76% people think felt that it has been positive for society as whole.
 Although many people enjoy the freedom and connection they feel from
social media, it has also had a negative impact on the number of hours
you spend in face-to-face relationships and has created a platform where
sharing negative thoughts and feelings can be done in a nameless, faceless
fashion.
Social media networking has also had an amazingly positive impact on
the distribution of information and acquiring help and support during
natural disasters around the globe.

10.  In 2014, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi successfully used
social media to communicate his platform to the voting public. Since
then, many Indian Politicians used social media platforms to
communicate with their constituents and get feedback on their
performance.

11. Negative Side of Social Media

12. One of the negative effect of social media or network is it leads to
addiction. Spending countless hours on the social sites can divert the
focus and attention from a particular task.
Another downside of the social media is that the user shares too
much information which may pose threats to them. Even with the
tight security settings, your personal information may leak on the
social sites. Downloading your videos or pictures and copying your
status is an easy task and can be done within few clicks.
Sometimes social media is time consuming too. Time we spend on
social media is more then the time we spend for our family.

14. Cyber Bullying
Cyber Bullying or Cyber Harassment is a form of bullying or
harassment using electronic forms of contact.
Harmful bullying behaviour can include posting rumours about a
person, threats, negative remarks, disclose victims' personal
information etc..

15. Example of Anonymous bullying

16. In India there are several strict bullying in the workplace laws and
regulations levied by the legal system.
These laws are supposed to address all types of workplace harassment
including discrimination (ભેદભાવ), sexual nuisance and psychological
irritation caused by the employer.
Section 66 A of The Information Technology Amendment Act 2008, deals
with the actions done through a computer or mobile device that are
grossly offensive, insult, inconvenience, injure or ill will against the person
it is directed at.
Punishment for sending offensive messages through communication
service - shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may
extend to three years and with fine.

17. Safety Tips
Use a strong password: The longer it is, the more secure it will be. The strong
password contains a minimum of 12 characters. (Incl. Capital Alphabets, Small
Alphabets, Numerical & Symbols).
Unique account, Unique password: Use a different password for each of your
social media accounts. (For ex. Different for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
Google+, Pinterest, G-Mail, etc…)
Set up your security answers. The two factor authentication is available for
most social media sites.
If you have social media apps on your phone, be sure to password protect your
device.

18. Be selective with friend requests. If you don’t know the person, don’t accept
their request. It could be a fake account.
Click links with caution. Social media accounts are regularly hacked. Look out
for language or content that does not sound like something your friend would
post.
Beware of TMI (Too Much Information): Be careful about what you share.
Don’t reveal sensitive personal information i.e.: birth date, home address,
financial information, phone number, etc. The more you post, the easier it is to
have your identity stolen.
Once posted, always posted: Protect your reputation on social networks. What
you post online stays online. Think twice before posting pictures you wouldn’t
want your parents or future employers to see.

19. Become familiar with the privacy policies of the social media channels you use
and customize your privacy settings to control who sees what.
Protect your computer by installing antivirus software to safeguard. Also
ensure that your browser, operating system, and software are kept up to date.
Remember to log off when you’re done.
Sites can use your Information: Social network sites are typically free to use
which means they are making their money by advertising to you. And that
means they are collecting information about you. Is your information shared
with outside companies and partners? What information can third-party plug-in
software, such as Facebook Applications, use from your profile or page content?
Review the site’s privacy policy and watch closely the privacy settings you can
control.

20. Search yourself: It is a good idea to search your name on Google and check out
your profile as others see it on social networking sites.
Know what action to take: If someone is harassing or threatening you, remove
them from your friends list, block them and report them to the Police or Cyber
Crime Cell.