Understanding Social Media and Privacy

The video explores the journey of an individual's digital life, starting from birth to adulthood, highlighting the creation of a social media profile. It delves into how personal data is collected, analyzed, and used by social media platforms and their affiliates, often without the user's awareness. The video discusses the implications of data sharing, including profiling and potential misuse by companies and authorities. It emphasizes the importance of understanding privacy policies and adjusting settings to protect personal information. Viewers are encouraged to be informed about online privacy and data protection.

At what age does the video suggest you become aware of your social media presence?

• At birth

• At 18

• At 21

• At 13

What kind of data do social media platforms collect even before you are aware?

• Your favorite movies

• Your school information

• Your favorite food

• Your future job preferences

How do social media platforms use the data they collect?

• To offer free services

• To improve your internet speed

• To send you newsletters

• To create personalized ads

What can companies infer from your online behavior?

• Your favorite color

• Your level of intelligence

• Your favorite book

• Your favorite sport

What can your likes and shares reveal about you?

• Your favorite hobby

• Your favorite vacation spot

• Your personality

• Your favorite music

Who might use your data to assess national security threats?

• Your family

• Your employer

• Your friends

• Public authorities

What should you always read to protect your privacy?

• Terms of service

• User agreement

• Cookie policy

• Privacy policy

What is a key action to take for online privacy protection?

• Use more social media platforms

• Share more personal information

• Adjust privacy settings

• Ignore privacy policies

What is a potential risk of not managing your online privacy?

• Getting more friend requests

• Receiving more emails

• Losing internet access

• Being tracked by strangers

What is the main benefit of understanding privacy policies?

• To increase social media usage

• To get more followers

• To find new friends

• To protect personal data