Private and 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.

• None

Are the following examples of private information?

Choose two

• Your full name

• A picture of your pet

• A picture with your home address

• Your favorite song

Are the following examples of personal information?

Choose two

• Your full name

• A picture of your pet

• A picture with your home address

• Your favorite song

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?

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

• Ask a trusted adult for permission before responding.

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