Private vs. Personal Information

What is one benefit of sharing information about yourself online?

• It means you're following the rules

• It can help you connect with other people

• It can help strangers identify you

Is this private or personal information?

YOUR FULL NAME

• This is private information

• This is personal information

Is this private or personal information?

A PICTURE OF YOUR PET

• This is private information

• This is personal information

Is this private or personal information?

YOUR FAVORITE SONG

• This is private information

• This is personal information

Is this private or personal information?

A PICTURE WITH YOUR HOME ADDRESS

• This is private information

• This is personal information

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 with 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?

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

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

• Ask a trusted adult for permission before responding

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

• I feel very confident

• I feel somewhat confident

• I don't feel confident