Introduction
What is a trail of information/data you leave when you use the Internet
Can digital footprint be completely erased? Why/why not?
No, information is stored through cookies, cache and screenshots.
Why should you not open a link shared by an unknown person?
The link could have malware in it, and install a virus into your device
Give one example of how a negative digital footprint can affect you later on in life.
University admissions, jobs, reputation, etc.
T or F: When you accept browser cookies, you are developing a passive digital footprint
False
What should you do if you posted a controversial comment as a grade 6 student?
Option 1: Don't worry about it since no one will find outOption 2: Delete the comment
Option 3: Don't worry, since everything is permanent
Option 2. Though the footprint is permanent, deleting at least prevents future viewers from seeing your comment
What is a VPN? How does it keep you safe? (extra 200)
What did Sacco do before boarding the airplane that resulted in her losing her job? What would you have done differently if you were in her situation (extra 50)?
She posted a racist tweet about how AIDS wouldn't affect her because she was white.
Used to simplify your browser experience (ex. saving username and password to websites)
Joseph has some old Instagram accounts and Amazon accounts which he hasn't used for years. Should he ...
1. not worry about it because there probably isn't much to worry about on those accounts2. delete the accounts
Option 2. If you are not sure what is on the account, you can most likely delete it after a quick scan through the account.
You are receiving many emails from American universities. Which is the easiest way to protect your privacy and stop your information from being shared?
1. Email each of these universities back
2. Ask College Board why they have released your email to these universities
3. Unsubscribe from the mailing lists
Option 3, the button to unsubscribe from mailing lists is often found on the bottom of the email. Asking College Board would be futile since you probably have given them permission to send you emails. (TIP: Briefly read through the permissions you accept)
What did the Harvard students do that got their offers of admission revoked?
They posted anti-semitic and racist comments, made jokes about pedophillia
How are browser cookies bad? Give an example (extra 100 points)
There are concerns regarding privacy/how the stored information is managed and utilized (ex. malware can be disguised as cookies to obtain your private information)
Clear your browsing data (cache and cookies) so that you limit the trail of data you have left online.
Why should you not download apps developed in foreign countries?
There are no laws governing how your personal data will be utilized. It could be sold to third-parties.
What was one piece of advice we provided?
BONUS: The person who coined the term cookie
Which password best balances the need for a strong password and one you can remember? ilovetomatoes, canucks$forthe%win, or asfhrehr678#24ret
canucks$forthe%win is the optimal balance as it includes symbols at random points, is long in length, and is not too hard to remember.
The AP exam payment deadline is in 40 minutes. Getting home will take 1 hour as you are dining out with friends. You just realized this, and need to have someone pay for your exams. PROVIDE a solution.
Example: Call your parents and ask them to pay on their secure home internet network
Incorrect answer: Go to the local McDonalds and pay for your exams
What percent of admissions officers believe that it is "fair game" to search up prospective students online.
68% of those surveyed