Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.5 Nov 2021
2. WHAT IS CYBER BULLYING
• Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten,
embarrass, or target another person. Online threats and
mean, aggressive, or rude texts, tweets, posts, or messages
all count.
3. PLACES WHERE CYBERBULLYING
HAPPENS ONLINE
• Email
• Online gaming spaces
• Texting and messaging apps
• Messaging online, including Instant messaging and direct messaging
• Online forums, chat rooms, and message boards
5. With over 33% of children experiencing online
bullying, India has the highest prevalence of
online harassment. According to NCRB data, the
number of cybercrimes grew by 63.48% from
2018 to 2019. Around 85 per cent children in
India have reported being cyberbullied and it is
the highest in the world, according to a new
survey released in 2023 by global computer
security .
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BULLYING
STATISTICS
6. Cyberbullying is becoming increasingly
common among teenagers. A 2022
Pew Research Center Study found that
46% of teens say they experienced
cyberbullying when online or on their
cell phones.
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BULLYING
STATISTICS
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9. PREVENTION
Legal Framework in India
Information Technology Act, 2000
Indian Penal Code, 1860: Section
National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal:
Guidelines by the Ministry of Women and Child Development:-
Ministry has issued guidelines for handling cyberbullying and created a platform to report cases, which
can be accessed through a mobile application.
Cyber B.A.A.P. is here to help and guide you to report cases of cyberbullying. They suggest that you first
make a formal online complaint on www.cybercrime.gov.in. If you suspect that the incident has taken place at
school, we suggest that you inform your school counselor or teachers. You must also keep your parents
informed at every stage.
UNESCO Member States declared the first Thursday of November as the International Day against Violence and
Bullying at School, including cyberbullying.