Electronic harassment
Electronic Harassment
Electronic harassment (pronunciation: /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk həˈræsmənt/) is a term referring to the use of electronic devices to harass, intimidate, or stalk an individual or group.
Etymology
The term "electronic harassment" is derived from the words "electronic," which comes from the Greek word "electron" meaning amber, and "harassment," which originates from the French word "harasser" meaning to tire out or exhaust.
Definition
Electronic harassment involves the use of technology to invade a person's privacy, cause harm or distress, or disrupt their lives. This can include cyberstalking, cyberbullying, sexting, identity theft, or the use of GPS tracking devices to monitor a person's movements.
Related Terms
- Cyberstalking: The use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass an individual, group, or organization.
- Cyberbullying: The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
- Sexting: The sending of sexually explicit digital images, videos, text messages, or emails, usually by cell phone.
- Identity Theft: The deliberate use of someone else's identifying information, usually for financial gain.
- GPS Tracking: The use of a Global Positioning System to determine and track a precise location.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Electronic harassment
- Wikipedia's article - Electronic harassment
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