Case studies

fake profile

Fake profile on a social networking site

A group of secondary school students set up a fake profile about their head of year on a social networking website.read more
inappropriate

Inappropriate footage on a video-sharing website

A teacher is filmed on a mobile as students misbehave behind his back and the video is posted on YouTube.read more
harassment

Harassment via a mobile

A teacher receives malicious phone calls after a student finds out her mobile number and shares it with former students.read more
comments

Comments on a ratings website

A student creates a website on which students can rate the teachers at their school.read more
stolen

Stolen email address (identity theft)

A student uses a teacher’s email address to register for websites containing adult content.read more
data

Data security (mobile storage devices)

An assessment co-ordinator loses a memory stick containing sensitive school data.read more
professional

Professional conduct: Facebook

A teacher publishes her holiday photos on her Facebook page, which students and parents see.read more
twitter

Professional conduct: Twitter

A teacher posts updates about her personal life and work on micro-blogging website Twitter.read more

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