To PII or not PII?
Your full name and the school you attend.
This is PII
Is your full name safe to share online? Why or why not?
No, because it can be used to identify or locate you.
What is one sign that a message might be a scam?
It asks for personal information or creates urgency.
What makes a strong password?
A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols that is hard to guess.
What is PII and what does it stand for?
Personally Identifiable Information - Any information that can be used to identify someone, like full names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or even photos.
Your home address.
This is PII.
Is it safe to share your school name online?
No, because it gives away your location.
Why should you be careful clicking links from people you don't know? or links that look suspicious.
It can be used to steal information or install harmful software.
What is a two-factor authentication and why is it important?
It adds an extra step to logging in to protect your account.
Cookies
Small files stored on a device that keep track of what a person does on an app or a website.
Not PII.
Why should you not share your home address online?
It reveals your exact location and can be dangerous.
What should you do if someone asks for personal information online.
Do not respond; report or tell a trusted adult.
How can privacy settings help protect your information?
They control who can see your posts and personal details.
Privacy Policy
A legal document that an app or website must provide that describes what user information they collect and how they use it.
The name of your pet.
Not PII.
Is sharing your password ever okay?
No, passwords should never be shared.
Why is it suspicious if someone pressures you to act quickly online?
Scammers try to rush people so they don't think carefully.
Why should you avoid oversharing on social media?
Too much information can be used against you.
Identity Theft
A Type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for illegal activity.
Photo's of yourself and your friends.
This is PII.
Which is safer to share: A nickname or your real name?
A nickname because it doesn't say exactly who you are.
What should you do if a message doesn't feel right?
Stop interacting immediately and tell a trusted adult.
How can protecting your digital footprint help your future?
It can protect your reputation, opportunities, and safety.
Impersonation
When a person pretends to be someone they are not.