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Where do websites put secret software to collect information about you?
On your computer
Who introduced the GDPR rule?
The European Union
Which word in paragraph 1 means "to bring together information from different places"?
Collect (or gather)
How can your photo appear on social media even if you don't use it?
A friend might post a picture or video of you with your name on it
Name three things companies find out about your online habits.
Where you live, what websites you visit, what you do online
What does the abbreviation "GDPR" stand for?
General Data Protection Regulation
What is the short word used in the text for "commercials" or "advertisements"?
Adverts
If someone likes sports, what kind of advert might they see on a website?
Based on your online habits, what three personal details can companies guess about you?
Your gender (male/female), your age, your interests
Under GDPR, what can internet users ask companies to show them?
What information the companies have about them
Which word in paragraph 2 means the activities or things you do regularly on the internet?
Online habits
What do companies do after they buy your information from data brokers?
They advertise products or other websites directly to you
Why do two people see different adverts on the same website?
Because companies show adverts based on their individual interests and online habits.
What can users make companies do to their personal data under the new law?
Delete it
Which word in paragraph 2 means the activities, hobbies, or subjects that you enjoy and want to know more about?
Interests
Name two things a criminal can do after stealing your identity online.
They can buy things online and post messages while pretending to be you
What happens to the collected information after secret software sends it to internet companies?
The internet companies sell it to other businesses.
According to the writer, what must happen for the whole internet to become a much safer place?
Other countries around the world must introduce similar rules/laws like the GDPR
Which word in paragraph 4 refers to being safe and protected from danger or theft online?
Security
In paragraph 3, what does a "data broker" do with personal information?
It collects and sells personal information to other businesses