Digital Safety and Privacy

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Objective

I can explain how to protect my personal information and stay safe online.

Part 1 of 3

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Online privacy means you control who sees your personal information, while online safety involves protecting yourself from threats and scams.

  2. 2

    To protect your personal information, always create strong, unique passwords and be cautious about what you share online.

  3. 3

    Be aware of phishing scams, which are designed to trick you into revealing private details, and always report cyberbullying or inappropriate material to a trusted adult.

Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain the difference between online privacy and online safety in your own words.

2

Which of the following is the BEST example of a strong password according to the reading passage?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Based on the reading passage, explain three specific actions you can take to protect your personal information and stay safe online.

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