Modules
Grade 6
💻Digital Literacy
Data Privacy and Digital Rights
Understand data privacy, your digital rights, and how to protect your personal information.
11 min 3 quiz questions Grade 6
Your Data Has Value
Personal data is one of the most valuable commodities in the modern economy. Companies collect, analyze, and sell data about your behavior, preferences, location, and relationships. Understanding your rights helps you protect yourself.
What Data Is Collected?
- Behavioral data: What you click, search, watch, and buy
- Location data: Where you go, when, and how often
- Social data: Who you know and communicate with
- Biometric data: Facial recognition, fingerprints, voice patterns
- Inferred data: Predictions about your personality, health, and politics
Data Privacy:The right of individuals to control how their personal information is collected, used, and shared.
Protecting Your Privacy
- Read privacy policies (or use summaries from sites like Terms of Service; Didn't Read)
- Use strong, unique passwords and a password manager
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Review and limit app permissions
- Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi
- Regularly audit which apps have access to your data
Privacy Is a Right, Not a Luxury
Privacy enables autonomy, free expression, and protection from manipulation. Treating it as optional leaves you vulnerable to exploitation.
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3 questions · Grade 6 level