Digital Privacy - An Internet Safety Quiz

How can you protect your privacy when you're online?

• By sharing personal information freely on social media.

• By using strong, unique passwords for different accounts.

• By clicking on all links in emails from unknown senders.

• By not using any antivirus software on your devices.

Which of the following is a reasonable strategy for protecting your privacy?

• Sharing personal information freely through social media, messaging platforms, and other apps.

• Opting out of specific features, analyzing privacy policies, and securing accounts with strong passwords

• Avoiding the use of technology and online services altogether.

• Only using private browsing modes, VPNs, and adblockers while browsing online.

What does "Privacy" refer to?

• The right to speak freely without censorship

• Protection from being observed or tracked by others, including the government, the public, or selected individuals or groups

• The ability to access information on the internet

• The right to own property without government interference

Who could be involved in observing or tracking individuals online, thus affecting their privacy?

• Only the government.

• Only companies.

• Only the general public.

• All of the above.

Do all people have the same boundaries when it comes to privacy?

• Yes, everyone has the same feelings about what should be private and public.

• No, people have different feelings about what should be private and public.

• Yes, but generally only within the same family.

• No, because humans naturally share everything and boundaries are pointless.

What is digital privacy?

• The right to keep one's personal matters and relationships secret

• Protection from being observed or tracked by others online

• A policy that companies use to protect user data from third parties

• A government regulation that prevents data breaches

Is digital privacy guaranteed?

• Yes, it is guaranteed by law

• No, it is not guaranteed and individuals must ensure their own comfort with the information they share

• Yes, all websites and applications guarantee digital privacy

• No, because digital privacy is only a concept, not a practice

What factors can affect what information is collected about you online?

• The type of accounts you are using.

• The information you share with websites.

• The privacy settings of your accounts

• All of the Above

• None of the Above

On what basis do companies choose to advertise to an individual?

• The information provided when signing up for a website or app

• The content you liked or posted on social media

• How often you use the app and at what time of day

• Which websites you search for and visit

• All of the above

What do companies do with the information they collect about you? (Select all that apply)

• They create new and improved content

• They improve website security

• They target you with ads or content

• They sell the information to other users

• They use it as feedback to correct issues within their site or app