👎 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)