👎 Inappropriate use of digital technology

The impact of unsafe or inappropriate use of digital technology and mitigation techniques to reduce impact.

Misuse - Using something wrong (unintentionally)

Abuse - Using something in a bad way (intentionally) - Finding a loop hole, limitation. Then exploiting it for the wrong reasons.
Another example of this someone learning about ethical hacking then misuses it to abuse.

Impacts

• Psychological:
ㅤo Cyberbullying
ㅤo Mental health
ㅤo Addiction (for example gambling, gaming, social media)
ㅤo Stress
• Physical:
ㅤo Posture
ㅤo Eye strain
ㅤo Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
ㅤo Reduction of physical activity
ㅤo Disturbed sleep patterns
Mitigation techniques:
• Regulate use of digital technology (for example effects on sleep patterns, effects on mental health, screen breaks)
• Report misuse to relevant authority (for example platform owners, police)
• Display screen equipment (DSE) and workstation assessment:
ㅤo Equipment (for example footrest, back support, screen filters)
• Self-exclusion (for example gambling website/app)