Personal Data and Digital Safety Habits
The traces we leave on the internet are kept for a long time. We learn rules for protecting personal data, communicating safely on social networks and resisting cyberbullying.
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Chapter 1. Computer networks
Chapter 2. Information security
Chapter 3. Creating web pages
Personal data is information that can identify a person: name and surname, date of birth, home address, phone number, passport and card details, a photograph. The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Personal Data” restricts collecting and spreading them without permission. Once information is posted online, it is very hard to remove it completely.
On social networks, follow these rules: close your profile privacy settings, do not post your home address, school timetable or holiday plans, do not befriend strangers, and before posting ask yourself, “Will I be happy about this a year from now?” Turn geolocation off when it is not needed, because a photo can also reveal where you are.
A digital footprint is the set of data left by everything we do online: posts, likes, search queries and browsing history. Later, when applying to a university or for a job, these traces may be looked at. Cyberbullying is humiliation, threats and insults through the internet; if you face it, do not reply, save a screenshot, report it and tell a trusted adult.
Respect other people’s rights as well. Do not post someone’s photo without permission, do not spread private messages and do not present another person’s text as your own (plagiarism). Use a separate strong password for each service, turn on two-step verification and do not use banking apps on public Wi-Fi. Safety is not a one-time action but a daily habit.
Key takeaways
- Name, address, phone and photos are personal data; share them carefully.
- Online traces are kept for a long time; think before you post.
- Do not answer cyberbullying: save a screenshot, report it and tell an adult.
- Use a separate password and two-step verification for each service.
Practice tasks
- Check the privacy settings of your own social network profile and list the data that is still public (if your teacher asks, do it with an imaginary profile).
- Type your name into a search engine, see what information about you can be found, and draw a conclusion.
- Write 5 tips on how to help a classmate who has faced cyberbullying.
Review questions
Test yourself: think first, then reveal the answer.
1What is a digital footprint and why does it matter?Show answerHide answer
It is the data left by our actions online; it is kept for a long time and can be seen when applying for study or work.2What should you do if you face cyberbullying?Show answerHide answer
Do not reply, save a screenshot, block the bully, report them and tell a trusted adult.
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