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WorksheetsCommon Sense - Privacy & Security - 8
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
digital citizen
someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate
give your full attention to a specific activity
notice someone or something as important
all the ways large groups of people get and share information (TV, books, internet, newspapers, phones, etc.)
identity theft
an attempt to deceive someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information
a type of crime where your private information is stolen and used for criminal activities
when someone pretends to be something they are not and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information
information that comes to us via the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
consumer
small text files stored on a computer that track what a person does on a website
any type of information that can be collected, categorized, and analyzed
when applications or websites use the information they have collected about you to show you certain types of ads
a person who buys products or services for use
data
any type of information that can be collected, categorized, and analyzed
a person who buys products or services to use
small text files stored on a computer that track what a person does on a website
when applications or websites use information they have collected about you to show you certain types of ads
targeted advertising
a person who buys products or services to use
small text files stored on a computer that track what a person does on a website
when apps or websites use information they have collected about you to show you certain types of ads
any type of information that can be collected, categorized, and analyzed
cookies
a person who buys products or services to use
small text files stored on a computer that track what a person does on a website
any type of information that can be collected, categorized, and analyzed
when apps or websites use the information they have collected about you to show you certain types of ads
privacy
protection against being observed or tracked by others, including the government, companies, the public, individuals, or groups
options that a website or application offers to users about what information is collected and visible to others
a legal document that an application or website must provide that describes the rules that the company and users must obey when using the application
a legal document that an application or website must provide that describes what user information they collect and how they use it
privacy settings
options that a website or application offers to users about what information is collected and visible to others
protection against being observed or tracked by others, including the government, companies, the public, individuals, or groups
choosing not to participate in something
a legal document that an application or website must provide that describes the rules that the company and users must obey when using the application
privacy policy
a legal document that an app or website must provide that describes what user information they collect and how they use it
a legal document that an app or website must provide that describes the rules that the company and users must obey when using the app
protection against being observed or tracked by others, including the government, companies, the public, individuals, or groups
options that a website or app provides to users about what information is collected and visible to others
Terms of Service
a legal document that an application or website must provide that describes the rules that the company and users must follow when using the application
a legal document that an application or website must provide that describes what user information they collect and how they use it
to opt out of something
protection against being observed or tracked by others, including the government, companies, the public, individuals, or groups
opt out
choose not to participate in something
options that a website or application offers users about what information is collected and visible to others
a legal document that a website or application must provide that describes what user information they collect and how they use it
a legal document that a website or application must provide that describes the rules that the company and users must obey when using the application
phishing
when someone pretends to be something they are not and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information
a type of crime where your private information is stolen and used for criminal activities
an attempt to deceive someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information
a web address that has been shortened and could trick a user into entering a risky website
internet scam
a type of crime where your private information is stolen and used for criminal activities
a web address that has been shortened and could trick a user into entering a risky website
when someone pretends to be something they are not and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information
an attempt to deceive someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information
Shortened URL
a type of crime where your private information is stolen and used for criminal activities
an attempt to deceive someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information
information that reaches us through the Internet, often via a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
a web address that has been condensed and could mislead a user into accessing a risky website
Curiosity Gap
when something happens in digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious
information that reaches us through the internet, often via a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
the desire people have to find out missing information
engaging in activities that do not involve devices, apps, or the internet
Internet
something we do automatically without thinking
features or aspects of a device or application that are intended to engage the user in frequent use
a comprehensive list of items or actions
a worldwide network that connects people using computers, phones, or other devices
headline
a complete list of items or actions
the title of an article, usually printed in large, bold letters at the top
features or aspects of a device or application intended to engage the user in frequent use
a set of criteria or advice on how to do something
private
something you should keep to yourself
a set of criteria or advice on how to do something
a comprehensive list of items or actions
something we do automatically without thinking
caution
features or aspects of a device or application that prioritize what is good for people's lives
a set of criteria or advice on how to do something
something we do automatically without thinking
to be careful
clickbait
a complete list of items or actions
features or aspects of a device or application intended to engage the user in frequent use
an image or headline that tries to get you to click on it, usually for advertising purposes
when you get a response to something you do or post online, causing your brain to experience a temporary moment of pleasure
website or application
a place you can visit on the internet
features or aspects of a device or application that are intended to engage the user in frequent use
something we do automatically without thinking
features or aspects of a device or application that prioritize what is good for people's lives
advertising
participate in activities that do not involve devices, applications, or the internet
messages or photos that are made to persuade someone to buy a certain product
group of people who share the same interests or goals
behaviors that we do often or regularly with digital media and devices
register
when something happens in digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious
enter your information to sign up and gain access to a website or application
something that prevents you from paying full attention
time spent watching, listening, reading, or creating media
balance
notice someone or something as important
give all your attention to a specific activity
all parts are in the correct proportions, though not necessarily equal
time spent watching, listening, reading, or creating media
just right
to notice someone or something as important
behaviors we often or regularly do with digital media and devices
information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
something that is appropriate or suitable
private information
participate in activities that do not involve devices, applications, or the internet
give your full attention to a specific activity
information about you that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you
time spent watching, listening, reading, or creating media
personal information
participate in activities that do not involve devices, apps, or the internet
information about you that cannot be used to identify you because it is also true for many other people
give your full attention to a specific activity
information that comes to us through the internet, often via a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
Wired
something you are born with
information that comes to us via the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
engaging in activities that do not involve devices, apps, or the internet
when something happens in digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious
username
a group of people who share the same interests or goals
using media in a way that feels healthy and balanced with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.)
a name you create to log into a website, app, or game
all the ways large groups of people get and share information (TV, books, internet, newspapers, phones, etc.)
symbol
information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
all parts are in the correct proportions, although not necessarily equal
someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate
a character other than a number or letter, such as #, !, or @
pause
to feel annoyed
to stop what you are doing or saying
an electronic device such as a phone, tablet, or laptop
to cause a feeling of pain or concern
phrase
a group of words that go together and are easy to remember
to feel annoyed
to stop doing or saying what you are doing
an electronic device like a phone, tablet, or laptop
password
an electronic device such as a phone, tablet, or laptop
to stop what you are doing or saying
causing a feeling of harm or concern
a secret string of letters, symbols, and numbers that you can use to restrict who can access something digital
device
stop what you are doing or saying
causing a feeling of harm or concern
a piece of electronic equipment like a phone, tablet, or laptop
feeling upset
online
behaviors we do often or regularly with digital media and devices
use a computer, phone, or tablet to visit a website or app
engage in activities that do not involve devices, apps, or the internet
an electronic device like a phone, tablet, or laptop
