Data Privacy

Which of the following is TRUE about a privacy statement?

• It tells you what data will be collected and how it will be used.

• It tells you if your information is not safe with that particular website.

• It persuades you to trust the website with your personal data.

Which among the following refers to any information which the identity of an individual is apparent or when put together with other information would directly and certainly identify an individual?

• Private Information

• Personal Information

• Secret Information

• Sensitive Information

Sensitive personal information refers to personal information about an individual’s race, ethnic origin, marital status, age, color, and religious, philosophical or political affiliations.

• True

• False

In accordance to Data Privacy, a nurse is NOT ALLOWED to call you by nickname where other patients may hear it.

• True

• False

The following are considered sensitive information, EXCEPT

• Health Status

• Skin Color

• Race/Ethnicity

• Gender

If you delete student information from a website, it gets permanently deleted from the website's server.

• True

• False

One perceived BENEFIT of online data collection for society is the ability of the government to_____________.

• discover our ancestors

• stop potential terrorist attacks

• find potential romantic matches

Search engines like Google and Yahoo sell your information/data to 3rd parties.

• True

• False

One way to limit the amount of data collected by companies is to regularly _______.

• clear your cookies and browsing history

• respond to spam mail requesting to be removed from their list

• change your password

One best practice for protecting your privacy is ________.

• Starting fresh every other year, buying brand new devices and setting up new accounts

• Hiring a professional to clean up the personal information that can be found about you online

• Changing your passwords, reviewing tools you use, and deactivating old accounts on a regular basis

• Routinely Google search your name and city to see what information comes up