Unit 4: Be Aware of What You Share

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Which of the following is the definition of a privacy policy?

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A legal document that an app or a website must provide explaining which user information they collect and how it is used.

Answer explanation

The correct choice defines a privacy policy as a legal document that explains what user information is collected and how it is used, which is essential for transparency and user trust.

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Which of the following helps you adjust what information a website or an app collects and what is visible to others? Cookies, Privacy settings, Terms of Service, Online ads

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Privacy settings

Answer explanation

Privacy settings allow users to control what information a website or app collects and what is visible to others, making it the correct choice. Cookies track user data, while Terms of Service outline usage rules, and online ads are for marketing.

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Why might Maya be seeing ads for materials after chatting with her friends about a play?

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The messaging app is sharing data with online advertisers.

Answer explanation

Maya is seeing ads for materials because the messaging app likely shares data with online advertisers, targeting her with relevant ads based on her group's discussions.

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Should Josh join a gaming website without a privacy policy?

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No. Without understanding the privacy policy, he won't know what they collect and why. Josh could be sharing all sorts of information that he doesn't want to.

Answer explanation

Josh should not join the website because without a privacy policy, he cannot know what personal information is being collected. This could lead to sharing sensitive data he may not want to disclose.

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_____ is a legal document that an app or website must provide which describes what user information they collect and how they use it

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privacy policy

Answer explanation

A privacy policy is a legal document that outlines what user information is collected and how it is used, making it the correct answer. Other options do not specifically describe this requirement.

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_____ is a legal document that an app or website must provide which describes the rules that the company and users must obey when they use the app

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terms of service

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'terms of service' as it is the legal document that outlines the rules for users and the company when using the app or website. 'Privacy policy' relates to data usage, but does not cover all user rules.

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_____ is to choose to not participate in something

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opt out

Answer explanation

The term 'opt out' specifically means to choose not to participate in something, making it the correct answer. Other options relate to privacy but do not convey the action of declining participation.