Personal Info & Privacy
Information like your name, address, or ID numbers that can be used to identify you individually.
PII
The online identity or persona you build to present yourself to others
Curated self
An online indicator that someone or something may be dangerous or unsafe
Red flag
The practice of checking multiple reliable sources to verify information
Cross-checking
An economic system where companies compete for your time and engagement online
Attention economy
A fraudulent act where someone uses another person’s personal information to pretend to be them
Identity theft
The version of yourself you create and manage online to represent who you are
Curated self
Using technology to harass, threaten, or embarrass someone
Cyberbullying
A legal doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted work without permission for education or commentary
Fair use
A practice such as setting screen-time limits or taking regular breaks to maintain balance with technology
Healthy habit
The tendency to behave more freely or recklessly online than in person
Online disinhibition
Posts, photos, or tags others add that contribute to your online presence
Tags
Pausing before responding to an upsetting online message to prevent escalation
Taking a break
Giving recognition to the creator when using their work
Attribution
Regular pauses from screens to rest your eyes, mind, and body
Screen break
Adding an extra step to log in, such as a code sent to your phone, which enhances account security beyond just a password
Two-factor authentication
A positive or negative impression about you based on your online activities
Online reputation
Encouragement from peers to do something online that you might not want to do
Peer pressure
Evaluating credibility by examining who wrote it, when it was published, and where it came from
Source evaluation
Disabling alerts or finding a quiet space to focus while working or studying online
Eliminating distractions
Settings that let you control who can see your personal details on apps and social media
Privacy settings
Deliberately posting respectful, positive content to build a good impression online
Positive footprint
The state of hiding or not revealing your true identity online
Anonymity
Using AI-generated content responsibly by stating that AI created it and ensuring it doesn’t mislead
Ethical AI use
Sleep disruption caused by late-night device use and constant notifications
Sleep disruption