Being Aware of What You Share

This lesson focuses on how you can protect your privacy when you're online. We will;

Reflect on the concept of privacy, including what they feel comfortable sharing and with which people
Analyze different ways that advertisers collect information about users to send them targeted ads.
Identify strategies for protecting privacy, opting out of specific features, and analyzing app or website privacy policies.

PRIVACY
Protection from being observed or tracked by others, including the government, the public, or selected individuals or groups. Tip: Review app's privacy settings and opt out of any sharing options you're not comfortable with.

COOKIES
Small text files placed on your device by the sites you visit that collect information about your device and your activity. Tip: Turn off cookies in your browser settings.

PRIVACY POLICY
A legal document that an app or website must provide and that describes what user information they collect and how they use it.

TERMS OF SERVICE
A legal document that an app or website must provide and that describes the rules the company and users must obey when they use the app or website.

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW - Think about the type of information you have shared online.

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