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Online stalking is a topic that comes up frequently in conversations among parents, teachers, and school administrators. Fueling parents’ fears are frequent media reports about pedophiles frequenting social media spaces such as Facebook and Tumblr, chatting with unsuspecting teens and gathering personal information. Although the prevalence of such dangers may be overstated by news reports, parents and teachers are concerned about the safety of children and teens in online spaces.

You’ll need to do research on current privacy risks and dangers, look at how other writers and designers have approached similar issues, and consider alternative approaches and designs before drafting your texts.

Your e-mail to the client explaining the rationale for your approach may draw on information from your PACT chart, but be sure to write it in a standard e-mail format with an appropriate tone.