RightsTech Inc. Launches New Awareness Website for Gen Z on April 1st: "Don't Suffer in Silence" Handbook for Online Harm, Readable on Smartphones

RightsTech Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo) has released "Don't Suffer in Silence: To Avoid Online Harm," a handbook compiling initial responses and preventive measures for online harm, through its online safety support platform "beME."

This handbook was created as part of beME's awareness campaign, organizing key points to know before becoming a victim, as well as specific action flows for when harm actually occurs, in an easy-to-understand manner for everyone.

Background of the Handbook's Release

With the widespread use of social media and messaging apps, online harms such as defamation, impersonation, deepfakes, revenge porn, and sextortion (sexual extortion) are becoming increasingly diverse and sophisticated year by year.

On the other hand, there are many cases where victims suffer in silence because they "don't know how to respond" or "don't know where to seek advice." To improve this situation, beME has made the basic actions everyone should take visible through this handbook.

Introducing various case studies

'It's not just women!? Online harm faced by Gen Z men'

Online harm that Gen Z is prone to get involved in: 'Sextortion Edition'

Can be both a victim and a perpetrator!? 'Girlfriend's edition: Posted in anger over boyfriend's infidelity'

Can be both a victim and a perpetrator!? 'Boyfriend's edition: Boyfriend's actions also problematic!?'

Main Contents of the Handbook

・ Representative types and characteristics of online harm

・ Preventive measures you can take before becoming a victim

・ Actions to take immediately after experiencing harm

・ Methods for preserving evidence (screenshots, URLs, recording dates and times, etc.)

・ Approach to requesting deletion from SNS/platforms

・ When to consult experts and support services

・ Introduction to reliable public support organizations if you have been a victim

Click here for the handbook

Issues RightsTech is addressing - Regarding digital sexual abuse

Globally, 3 million people have experienced digital sexual abuse and cyberbullying. 90% of victims are unable to speak out and remain silent. Only 10% were able to access the correct specialists for support. However, 70% did not have sufficient evidence preserved for legal action, and lawyers were unable to respond. Only 1% of people were able to access legal procedures.

RightsTech Inc. website: https://rights-tech.jp/

About beME

beME provides one-stop detection, consultation, deletion support, and legal support for digital sexual abuse. We continue our efforts to eliminate suffering from online sexual abuse and cyberbullying by collaborating with law firms in various countries and regions and cyber insurance providers for individuals.

Official website: https://www.beme-online.com/

Inquiries regarding this matter

RightsTech Inc. Email: info@beme-online.com