Federal Trade Commission
Ftc: Consumer Information: Privacy, Identity and Online Security
Knowing how to protect your personal information and your identity is a must in the 21st century. Here are some tips for doing it effectively.
University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Information Hiding
This surprising technique discovered by computer scientists that seems impossible allows people to share personal certain kinds of information accurately without having to give up any privacy at all.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online: Use Strong Passwords
Almost everyone that uses the internet accesses a site that requires a password. This site describes how to create strong passwords that are not easily guessed or cracked.
Read Works
Read Works: Protect Your Privacy Online
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about never giving out personal information online. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online: Use a Firewall
Firewall software forms the first line of defense against hackers and certain types of computer viruses. This site explains what a firewall can do to help secure a computer and what it cannot do. The site also discusses different types...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Acting Out Fraud
Students act out a skit to learn about different types of fraud.
Other
Uk Information Commissioner's Office: What Is Personal Information? [Pdf]
In this lesson plan, learners will develop their understanding of what is meant by 'personal information' and will create a chart with their own personal information. The exercise will help them to understand how to be careful with...
Other
Uk Information Commissioner's Office: Who Needs to Know? Why? [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, children will consider what personal information is appropriate to share and how this depends on that person's relationship with them. The exercise will help them to understand how to be careful with...