Modules
Grade 3
🌐Sharing Information Wisely
Privacy and Data Security
Understand how your personal data is collected online and how to protect your privacy.
10 min 3 quiz questions Grade 3
Your Data Has Value
Many free apps and websites make money by collecting data about you — what you search, what you click, where you go. This data is used to show you targeted ads. Understanding this helps you make informed choices.
What Data Is Collected?
- Search history: What you look up online
- Location data: Where you are and where you go
- Browsing history: Which websites you visit
- Purchase history: What you buy online
- Social connections: Who you interact with
- Device information: What device you use and when
Data Privacy:The right to control what personal information is collected about you and how it is used.
Protecting Your Privacy
- Read privacy policies (or ask an adult to help)
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication when available
- Be careful what you share on social media
- Use privacy settings on apps and devices
- Be aware of what permissions apps request
If It's Free, You're the Product
When a service is free, ask how the company makes money. Often, they make money by collecting and selling your data. This is not always bad, but it is worth knowing.
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3 questions · Grade 3 level