Cyberbullying
At Eastlink, we take the issue of Cyberbullying very seriously.
What is Cyberbullying?
- Cyberbullies intimidate or humiliate others through technology like text messages, online videos, and sites like Facebook™ and Twitter™
- Tens of thousands of Canadians are affected each month
- A cyberbullying attempt can torment victims for years as comments and videos posted online are hard to remove
How to avoid playing a part
- Don’t be a cyberbully: Commenting on or sharing humiliating messages, videos and posts is cyberbullying
- Protect yourself: Password protect your phone and don’t send pictures or messages unless you are comfortable with everyone seeing them
- Protect your privacy: Personal information posted online can stay there forever. Internet and cellphone service providers cannot take down Facebook™ pages, Twitter™ accounts or YouTube™ videos
How to get help
- Talk to your parents, teachers, friends and other people you can trust
- Eastlink Wireless customers who are having trouble with cyberbullies can call to have their number changed for free, 1-888-345-1111 or *611 from your Eastlink Wireless phone.
- Ask social site providers like Facebook™ and Twitter™ for help shutting down cyberbullying accounts
Resources
Need Help Now
NeedHelpNow.ca is an initiative of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection Inc. and the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association.