Modules
Grade 8
💻Digital Literacy
Data Privacy and Security
Understand what data is collected about you, how it is used, and how to protect your privacy online.
11 min 3 quiz questions Grade 8
Your Data Is Valuable
Personal data is one of the most valuable commodities in the modern economy. Understanding what data is collected about you, how it is used, and how to protect it is a fundamental digital literacy skill.
What Data Is Collected?
- Identity data: Name, email, phone number, address
- Behavioral data: Browsing history, search queries, purchase history
- Location data: GPS location, IP address, check-ins
- Device data: Device type, operating system, browser, screen size
- Biometric data: Facial recognition, fingerprints, voice patterns
- Inferred data: Interests, political views, health conditions inferred from behavior
Data Broker:A company that collects personal data from multiple sources, aggregates it into detailed profiles, and sells it to advertisers, employers, or others.
Privacy Rights and Laws
- GDPR (EU): Gives Europeans rights to access, correct, and delete their data
- COPPA (US): Restricts data collection from children under 13
- CCPA (California): Gives Californians rights to know what data is collected and opt out of sale
- FERPA (US): Protects student education records
Practical Privacy Steps
Use strong unique passwords with a password manager. Enable two-factor authentication. Review app permissions regularly. Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi. Read privacy policies (or use tools that summarize them).
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):A security method requiring two forms of verification to access an account — typically a password plus a code sent to your phone.
Ready to test your knowledge?
3 questions · Grade 8 level