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Importance of Protecting Personal Data

Protecting personal data helps individuals in many ways:
Prevents identity theft: Stops others from pretending to be someone or using personal
information for harmful activities.
Stops online fraud: Helps protect bank accounts, digital payments, and online purchases from
scammers.
Protects reputation: Prevents misuse of photos, videos, or personal posts that could harm an
image.
Keeps safe from hackers and stalkers: Reduces the risk of someone tracking, threatening, or
manipulating online activity.

Avoids emotional stress: Ensures private details are not misused to harass or embarrass
anyone.
Maintains digital privacy: Provides control over who sees information and how it is used.
Supports safe social media use: Ensures that posts, comments, and photos are visible only to
trusted friends.
Prevents misuse during data leaks: Even if a platform faces a breach, strong security reduces
personal risk.

Protecting personal data is not just a technical skill; it is a daily practice of being responsible,
aware, and cautious online. It helps create a safer digital life and builds confidence while using
technology for learning, communication, and entertainment.

21 st
Century #Media Literacy
Skills
Scan the QR code or watch the following video on How to protect your privacy
online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO55V34EnK8

Answer the following questions:

List two basic steps mentioned in the video that help protect online privacy.

Explain how a data trail is created when someone browses the Internet?

PRIVACY SETTINGS

"Since personal data is valuable, we must take steps to guard it.
One of the easiest ways is by using privacy settings on the apps and
websites we use daily".

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