Protecting Your Online Identity and Reputation

Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail are discussing their online activities. Rohan asks, 'What is online identity?' How would you explain it to him?

• The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail are perceived by their friends, parents, and teachers in real life

• The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail act and present themselves to others online

• The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail interact and share with others online

• The way Hannah, Rohan, and Abigail change their persona in real life

Is it important to mark your profiles as private to prevent others from accessing your profile, ensure your online identity is protected, avoid sharing personal information with strangers, and keep your material private and prevent copying?

• True

• False

What should you do to safeguard your passwords? Please pick 2

• Share them with your best friend

• Change them often

• Use passwords that are easy to guess

• Never share them with anyone

Why should you avoid posting inappropriate or sexually provocative pictures or comments?

• They might not seem cool years from now

• They can be seen by teachers, admissions officers, or potential employers

• They can be hacked or copied and forwarded

• All of the above

What should you do if you receive inappropriate messages or solicitations online?

• Respond to the messages

• Tell an adult you trust immediately

• Delete the message and hide it from your parents

• Delete your online account

James, Benjamin, and Elijah are in a group chat. James receives an angry text from Benjamin. Why should James wait and calm down before responding to Benjamin's angry text?

• To avoid flaming and saying something he might regret

• To prevent others from copying and forwarding his comments

• To protect his online identity

• To avoid getting in trouble with his parents

Why should you respect copyrights when posting online?

• To avoid breaking the law

• To prevent others from copying your content

• To protect your online reputation

• To ensure your online identity is secure

What can you do to check your online identity?

• Type your screen name or email address into a search engine

• Ask a trusted adult for help

• Delete your social media accounts

• Change your online persona

Aria, Abigail, and Daniel are discussing the importance of thinking before posting online. What is the main reason they should be cautious about their online posts?

• To avoid leaving an online identity trail they regret

• To protect their online reputation

• To prevent others from copying and forwarding their posts

• All of the above

Who can help you with questions about your online trail?

• Your friends

• Your parents

• A trusted adult

• Your teachers