Privacy and Security
What is it called when someone breaks into your account and uses your online information?
A hacker
What are safe boundaries to have with anybody when it comes to electronic communication?
Great boundaries! Safety first!
What is a digital footprint?
The information about you that appears online. This can mean anything from photos, audio, videos, and texts to “likes” and comments you post on friendsʼ profiles.
What do you do so that people don't know your passwords?
Not sharing passwords, don't type out passwords in front of other people, make passwords hard for other people to guess
What happens to things you post or search online?
They will stay online forever so ask yourself if you would be comfortable with your parents, teachers, or employers seeing what you're about to share before you hit send.
What are settings used for online?
This is the area in any app, website, etc., where you can decide and adjust what you share, who can see what, and how your account is handled
What is it called when someone makes an attempt to get you to reveal your personal and confidential information by sending messages that seem to come from a legitimate business?
A scam
What is cyberbullying?
Bullying that happens online or through electronic communication
What does it mean to block someone online or when using electronic communication?
Blocking someone is a way to end all interaction with another person online (without notifying them), preventing them from accessing your profile, sending you messages, seeing your posts, etc.,
What makes a strong password?
A combination of both letters, numbers, and symbols; something that not everyone knows like your birthday, etc
Name examples of private information that shouldn't be shared electronically
Examples: pictures, home address, phone number, email, passwords, work information, documents you create, etc
What personal information should never be shared online? What are some of the possible consequences of ''oversharing''?
All personal information! Sharing personal information can be unsafe because you never know who is on the other side of the screen and their true intentions. Keep in mind what you are sharing and talking about with others.
What are unwelcome email and calls (which usually talk about advertisements or scams, or are prerecorded messages) called?
Spam calls/messages
What information should you share about yourself online?
It's safe to share non-sensitive, public information, like hobbies, finished work projects, or public achievements
Do you use different passwords for different accounts you have? Does anyone else know your passwords?