Page 3 of 3 Guidance for teachers regarding cyberbullying: Make sure to record Date, Time, Names and medium of bullying. Make a transcript of the spoken message displayed on the concerned device. Print off the offending material straight away. Make sure there are no omissions of material. If a child protection issue arises, standard protocols are adhered to. Guidance for students regarding cyberbullying: If you or someone you know is the victim of cyber bullying, speak to a trusted adult as soon as possible. Do not answer abusive messages but log and report them. Do not delete anything until it has been shown to an appropriate person. Never reply to abusive emails. Never reply to someone you don't know. Guidance for parents regarding cyberbullying: Parents should, • Always be aware and monitor the sites your child is visiting. • Limit the use of screen and internet usage. • Explain to your child the importance of staying safe on the internet. • Explain to your child legal issues relating to cyber bullying. • Speak to one of the members of the SLT or the child protection officer straight away about any concerns. Cyberbullying is generally criminal in nature/character. The UAE cybercrime Law No 5 of 2012 issued by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2012 states guidelines for the misuse of technology. Defamation, which is often at the core of cyberbullying is potentially a criminal offence in the UAE. Not only does the UAE have extensive provisions within its Penal code (Federal Law no 8 of 1987) but it also has the benefit of the cyber-crimes Law (Federal Decree No 5 of 2012 on Cyber-crimes)
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