Online Privacy

Description:

During this module we will discuss privacy online and how managing it is in your hands. We will explore privacy settings on websites and apps to illustrate how to manage online privacy for you and your family.

Online Privacy Video Transcript

Have you ever told someone ‘I need some privacy please’ and closed the door? I know I have. We often don't think about privacy when it comes to using the internet, but you can ask for privacy please when it comes to each of your online clicks today, we will talk about the three things you need to know about your privacy online.

Number one, data is created every time you use the internet. The data you create starts from the moment you log on. It's called your digital footprint. Let's start at the beginning of your day. Imagine a tray of white paint next to your bed. Every morning, when you begin to browse, you step into the tray and create a footprint.

Then, as you check on social media and the news and do some shopping, you're leaving footprints. Your tracking paint all over the house, your school, the doctor's office, unbelievable tracks are everywhere. Your digital footprint matters because it is the trail of your utmost personal behaviors.

Number two. The good news about your digital footprint is that it allows websites to customize information you see on the internet. It makes things easier to shop, seek medical information, or plan your next vacation. And your digital footprint may share more information about you than you would like. But the good news is you can ask for privacy, please. It is in your hands. It's easy.

Number three. When was the last time you visited your privacy settings on your favorite website or app? We are given options as to what we want to share or not. It is easy to overlook our privacy settings, but we can be empowered by using them. Your privacy protection is in your hands.

Let's take a look at how to review your settings.

As you can see, you have choices based on your preferences. Click on what works best for you. Remember, you control your privacy online. Monitor your privacy settings and those of your children for online safety. Privacy please, it is in your hands.