Protecting Online Privacy

Why did Edward Thomas quit using social media?

• Because his friends were not using it

• Because he was spending too much time on it

• Because he was concerned about companies tracking his activities

• Because he was not interested in social media

What is the main concern of privacy experts regarding online data tracking?

• Companies making money from user data

• Companies influencing the content shown in feeds

• Companies scanning through private messages

• All of the above

How do internet giants like Facebook and Google use user data?

• To improve user experience

• To target users with personalized ads

• To sell user data to advertisers

• To monitor offline purchases

What is the estimated worth of the digital ad industry in 2021?

• $522.5 billion

• $400 million

• $275 million

• $1 trillion

What information can social media companies uncover about users?

• Political beliefs

• Mental and physical health

• Credit card numbers

• All of the above

What are experts particularly worried about regarding the personal data of young children and teens?

• Companies using the data to make money

• Companies using the data to influence young people

• Companies tracking the data for targeted advertising

• All of the above

Which company was fined by the European Union for breaking data privacy laws?

• Facebook

• Google

• Meta

• Instagram

What changes did the U.K. introduce to protect minors' online data?

• Turning on highest privacy settings by default

• Preventing targeted advertising for minors

• Restricting location tracking for minors

• All of the above

What did California's law require online services to do for users under 18?

• Install guardrails for users under 18

• Turn on highest privacy settings by default

• Prevent strangers from messaging minors

• All of the above

What did the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) propose?

• Protecting young people from harmful behaviors

• Allowing parents to opt out of algorithmic recommendations

• Preventing third parties from accessing minors' data

• All of the above