Private & Personal Information

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What is private information?

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Private information is data that is sensitive and should be kept confidential, such as home address, phone numbers, and email addresses.

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What is personal information?

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Personal information is data that relates to an individual but is not necessarily sensitive, such as favorite music or the name of a pet.

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Is 'favorite music' private or personal?

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Personal

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Is 'home address' private or personal?

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Private

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Is 'name of your pet' private or personal?

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Personal

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Is 'email address' private or personal?

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Private

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Is 'phone numbers' 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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Can personal information become private?

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Yes, personal information can become private if it is shared in a way that could lead to harm or unwanted attention.

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Give an example of private information.

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An example of private information is your home address.