Cyber security

Can you share your name online?

• OK to share

• Don't share

• Share with Caution

Answer explanation

Your first name doesn't identify you unless it is completely unique. If you're not sure consider using a nickname

Is your hair colour safe to share online?

• OK to share

• Don't share

• Share with caution

Answer explanation

Your hair colour is safe to share. If might help you be identified if someone finds a school photo, but it is generally fine.

Can I share a nickname online?

• Ok to share

• Don't share

• Share with caution

Answer explanation

Your nickname doesn't identify you unless it's completely unique. Be careful to make sure it is not linked to your actual identity.

Left or Right Handedness

• Ok to share

• Don't share

• Share with caution

Answer explanation

Your handedness might narrow you down to one person in ten, but it's probably not going to identify you.

Is it okay to share your hobbies and sports?

• Ok to share

• Don't share

• Share with caution

Answer explanation

Your sports and hobbies are great to share - it's a lot of what social media is for! But don't use them as part of any of your passwords, since they are easily found out.

Is it safe to share your town or city?

• Ok to share

• Don't share

• Share with caution

Answer explanation

Your town might help to separate you from people with the same name but it is unlikely to locate you. Be aware that information can be combined though!

Is it okay to share a meme?

• Ok to share

• Don't share

• Share with caution

Answer explanation

Memes are fun and usually not unique enough to identify you. Don't add personal details to them.

Should you share GIFs?

• Ok to share

• Don't share

• Share with caution

Answer explanation

GIF's are fund and usually not unique enough to identify you. Don't add personal details to them or GIF your own videos without thinking it through/

Is it okay to share a banking pin with your friends?

• Ok to share

• Share with caution

• Don't share

Answer explanation

Don't share your Pin! There's no trick here, this would be a bad idea. If you do share it accidentally, make sure you change it immediately!

Can you share your banking details?

• Ok to share

• Don't share

• Share with caution

Answer explanation

Giving away too much banking information can put your money at risk, and even your identity.