Private and Personal Information Lesson

What is one benefit of sharing information about yourself online?

• It means you're following the rules.

• It can help strangers identify you.

• It can help you connect with other people

Which items below are considered private?

• Your full name

• A picture of your pet

• Your favorite song

• A picture with your home address showing

Select one answer from the list below.

Clara receives a message online from someone she does not know asking for her address. The person says she works with Clara's mom and wants to send her mom a birthday card. Why is this a risky situation for Clara?

• A person she does not know is asking for private information.

• Her mom might not get a birthday card.

• The person might get mad if Clara doesn't provide the information.

• This isn't a risky situation.

What should Clara do if a person who claims to know her mom asks for her address?

• Ask a trusted adult for permission before responding.

• Send the address. It's OK because the person says she works with Clara's mom.

• Give a fake address because she doesn't really know who the person is.

Select one answer from the list below.

How confident do you feel about understanding the difference between private and personal information?

• I feel very confident.

• I feel somewhat confident.

• I do not feel confident.