Understanding Personal Information

What is private information?

• Private information is data that can identify an individual or organization and is not publicly accessible.

• Information that is widely shared and accessible to the public.

• General knowledge that does not pertain to any individual or organization.

• Data that is only relevant to a specific time period.

Can you name an example of personal information?

• A person's name

• A person's favorite color

• A person's address

• A person's social security number

Is your favorite color considered private information?

• Only if you share it with others.

• It depends on the context.

• Yes, it is private information.

• No, it is not considered private information.

What type of information should you not share online?

• Personal information and sensitive data.

• Publicly available statistics.

• Favorite hobbies and interests.

• General news articles.

Why is it important to keep personal information safe?

• It is important to keep personal information safe to protect against identity theft and maintain privacy.

• To increase online visibility and popularity.

• To share with friends and family easily.

• To comply with social media trends.

What is an example of sensitive information?

• Social Security number

• Email password

• Bank account number

• Home address

Is your birthday considered personal information?

• Birthdays are public information and not private.

• Yes, a birthday is considered personal information.

• Only the year of birth is personal information.

• No, a birthday is not personal information.

Can you share your home address with strangers?

• You can share your address with anyone online.

• No, you should not share your home address with strangers.

• It's safe to share your address if you trust them.

• Sharing your address is fine for social media connections.

What should you do if someone asks for your personal information?

• Ignore the request and do nothing.

• Do not share your personal information without verifying the requester's identity.

• Share your information immediately to help them out.

• Ask them for their personal information in return.

Why do companies ask for personal information?

• To collect data for government reporting.

• To enhance customer service and personalize marketing.

• To sell information to third parties.

• To increase website traffic and ad revenue.