Aims and objectives
This module will:
- explain how online technology can affect your wellbeing
- identify how to access support and services for your wellbeing at UQ
- explore ways to be safe and responsible online.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- understand the potential positive and negative effects of your digital activities
- reflect on your use of online technology and use strategies to control it
- understand the causes of inappropriate online behaviour and what actions you can take
- control the information you provide online to protect your privacy.
5. Check your knowledge
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Module summary
The effects of digital technology
- Digital technology can have both positive and negative effects on our wellbeing
- You can get help and use strategies to try to control the bad effects
Trolls and cyber abuse
- Some people, known as trolls, behave inappropriately online
- Cyber abuse is when it is part of a larger or serious pattern of behaviour targeting an individual
- You can get help and take action if you experience or witness trolling or cyber abuse
Privacy concerns
- Privacy is reliant on you having transparency, security and choice around how your information is collected and used
- Australian businesses and government departments, especially larger ones, need to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Spam Act 2003 (Cth)
Protecting your privacy
- There are steps you can take to protect your privacy online
- It is important to limit the amount of personal information you share online
Duration: 
Approximately 20 minutes
Graduate attributes
Knowledge and skills you can gain to contribute to your Graduate attributes:
Effective communication
Critical judgement
Ethical and social understanding
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