💻 TechnologyLevel 1Lesson 11
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Do Not Share Personal Information Online
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Learning Objectives
- 1Tell the difference between information that is safe to share online and information that must never be shared
- 2Explain what to do if someone online asks for my personal details
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Mini Lesson
When you go online — whether on a game, a video app, or a website — you may be asked to type information about yourself. Some information is fine to share, but some information is private and must always be kept secret!
What is personal information?
- Personal information is any detail that tells a stranger who you are, where you live, or how to find you.
- Examples: your full name, home address, phone number, town name, and passwords.
- Think of personal information like a key to your front door — you would not hand it to a stranger!
Never share online
- Your full name, home address, or phone number.
- The name of the park where you play or the street where you live.
- Any passwords — not even to someone who says they are a friend.
- Photos of yourself or your family without a parent's permission.
Safe to share
- Your first name only in a supervised app or game — but always ask an adult first.
- Your favorite color, favorite animal, or other general likes.
- A made-up username that does not include your real name or age.
What to do if asked for private information
- Stop typing immediately and tell a trusted adult — a parent, guardian, or grandparent.
- Never try to handle it on your own. A trusted adult will know what to do.
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Ask yourself: "Would I give this to a stranger at the door? If no, I must never share it online either.
Vocabulary
Personal information
Private details about you, like your full name or addresse.g. I never share personal information with strangers online.
Private
Kept secret from people you do not know welle.g. My password is private and I keep it to myself.
Password
A secret word or code that opens a device or accounte.g. I never tell my password to anyone but my parents.
Username
A made-up name you use online instead of your real namee.g. I picked a fun username for my game.
Trusted adult
A grown-up like a parent or grandparent who helps keep you safee.g. If someone asks me for private info, I tell a trusted adult.
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