Online Safety Practices
Name one strong password practice that can keep your account secure
1. Long Password
2. Special Characters
3. Different Passwords for Each Account
Define "Digital FootPrint"
What Is The Purpose of Privacy Settings On Social Media?
To Control Who Can See Your Information And Posts
True or False: It's Always Safe To Share Photos And Videos of Friends Without Their Permission.
False - Always Get Permission Before Posting Content Involving Others
Others Can Always Ask That You Remove Something You Posted If They No Longer Want It Shared
Define Cyber Etiquette
Cyber Etiquette Means Being Polite And Respectful When Communicating Online
What is the first thing you should do if you receive a suspicious link?
Do Not Click The Link
Delete the Message
True or False: Your Digital Footprint Disappears Once You Delete Your Social Media Accounts
False - Some Traces Of Your Activity Can Remain Online Even After Deletion
True or False: Default Settings On Most Apps and Websites Provide Maximum Privacy
False - Detaul Settings Often Share More Than Users Realize
What Question Should You Ask Yourself Before Posting Something Online?
Would I Be Okay If This Were Shared Publicly By Someone Else
True or False: IT'S OKAY TO USE ALL CAPS IN A MESSAGE IF YOU'RE EXCITED
False - All Caps Can Be Perceived As Shouting
True, False, or Misleading: It's Safe To Use Public Wi-Fi?
Misleading - Public Wi-Fi can be unsafe without using a VPN or other protections
What Types Of Activities Contribute To A Digital Footprint?
Social Media Posts
Comments
Search History
Online Purchases
What Should You Check To Ensure Your Personal Data Is Not Being Shared Without Your Knowledge?
Check Privacy Settings And App Permissions Regularly
Name One Thing You Should Avoid Sharing Online To Protect Your Privacy
Personal Details Like
- Home Address
- Phone Number
- Financial Information
Name One Way To Show Respect To Others When Communicating Online
Use Polite Language
Respect People's Boundaries
What Is Two-Factor Authentication?
Extra Step For Logging In, Providing More Security
Text with Temporary Code, Authentication App, Security Key, etc.
Name One Positive and Negative Effect Of Having A Digital Footprint
Positive - Networking/Connecting With Others
Negative - Leaves A Trail Of What You've Done Online That Someone Can Dig Up
Name One Way To Customize Your Privacy Settings On A Popular Social Media Platform
Go To The "Settings" Section Of The App
Select "Privacy" To Modify What Others Can See
Why Is It Risky To Post Your Current Location In Real-Time?
It Can Reveal Where You Are, Potentially Leading To Safety Risks
Stalkers Could See Your Location
Doxxing Yourself
Why Should You Do If You See Someone Being Cyberbullied?
Report It To A Trusted Adult and/or Teacher And Offer Support To The Victim
Name Two Ways You Can Protect Your Personal Information On Social Media
Limit The Information You Share Publicly
Adjust Privacy Settings
How Can Search Engines (Google, Bing, ChatGPT) Store Information About Your Digital Activity?
Search Engines Use Cookies and Track Your Activity To Personalize Search Results and Ads
Why Is It Important to Regularly Review And Update Your Privacy Settings?
To Keep Up With Changes To The Platform's Policies And New Features That Could Affect Your Privacy
What Are The Potential Risks of Sharing Your Opinions Publicy Online?
It Could Lead To Misunderstandings, Conflicts, or Unwanted Attention
Why Is It Important To Be Mindful of Your Tone When Communicating Online?
Written Text Doesn't Conveny Tone Well, So Being Mindful Avoids Misinterpretation