Private & Personal Information

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What is private information?

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Private information is data that can identify an individual and should be kept confidential, such as home address, email address, and phone number.

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What is personal information?

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Personal information is data that describes an individual but does not necessarily identify them, such as height, favorite color, or hobbies.

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Is a home address private or personal?

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Private

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Is the name of your school private or personal?

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Private

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Is an email address private or personal?

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Private

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Is your height private or personal?

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Personal

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Is your date of birth private or personal?

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Private

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Why is it important to protect private information?

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Protecting private information helps prevent identity theft, fraud, and unwanted contact.

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What should you do if someone asks for your private information online?

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You should not share your private information online and report the request to a trusted adult.

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Can personal information become private?

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Yes, personal information can become private if it is shared in a way that allows someone to identify you.