The Accounting Department Organizes an Awareness Workshop on Electronic Defamation, Its Risks, and Ways to Address It As part of its efforts to promote digital awareness and foster a culture of responsible use of social media, the Accounting Department at the College of Administrative Sciences, Al-Mustaqbal University, organized an awareness workshop on Monday, October 19, 2026, entitled “Electronic Defamation: Causes, Effects, and Ways to Address It.” The workshop was delivered by Lecturers Russul Fadhil Naji and Sarah Abdul-Ilah. It addressed electronic defamation as one of the growing challenges in the digital environment and examined its psychological, social, and legal consequences for individuals and society. The workshop highlighted the most common forms of electronic defamation and the factors contributing to its spread. It also explained the risks and implications of such practices for individuals’ reputations and privacy, emphasizing the importance of respecting others, verifying information before sharing it, and refraining from publishing offensive or unreliable content. Furthermore, the workshop stressed the need to raise awareness of the legal rights and responsibilities associated with online publishing. It also highlighted preventive measures and mechanisms for dealing with and reporting electronic defamation, thereby helping to reduce its negative consequences and foster a safe and responsible digital environment. This workshop is part of the awareness-raising activities organized by the Accounting Department to develop students’ social awareness and promote ethical values and positive digital behavior.