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How Not To Mess Up Online For T(w)eens Age 10-14yrs by Rorke Wilson

Mon Sep 22, 21:00 - Thu Oct 23, 23:59

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This fast-paced and practical webinar with digital law expert Rorke Wilson is designed for teens and tweens who want to stay smart, safe and out of trouble online. Packed with real-life examples, legal insights and clear advice, this session helps young people understand how their digital choices can shape their futures. For better or worse.


What we’ll cover:

•? ?The South African social media landscape, trends and risks

•? ?The apps — the good, the bad and the ugly

•? ?How legal capacity works for minors, both criminal and civil

•? ?Laws and cases involving defamation, privacy, hate speech, fake news, crimen injuria, harassment, intellectual property, data protection, fraud, incitement and image-based violence

•? ?Cyberbullying and what to do about it

•? ?Cancel culture and the legal line

•? ?Sexting and pornography offences

•? ?AI, deep fakes and digital manipulation

•? ?School disciplinary action and your digital footprint

•? ?How posts and profiles can affect scholarships, university offers and job opportunities

•? ?Managing privacy in a world that watches everything

•? ?Good digital citizenship and digital hygiene — including strong password habits

•? ?Catfishing, online predators and staying safe in chats and DMs

•? ?Simple tips to stay in control of your online life

•? ?The tattoo effect — why nothing online ever really disappears

•? ?How to avoid being blamed for other people’s content

•? ?Mental health online — covering anxiety, addiction, depression and sleep


Every teen needs to hear this. Every parent will wish they had.