Information and Communication Technology - 0417 CIE

ESafety

Overview

Every time you search, message, post or play online, you leave traces of yourself behind: your name, your face, where you live, who your friends are. eSafety is the skill of using all that technology responsibly so those traces cannot be turned against you. It is as much about how you behave as it is about clever security, and it covers four everyday arenas: the internet, email, social media and online gaming.

In this lesson you will learn why countries pass data protection laws, what makes data personal or sensitive, and the practical precautions that keep you safe in each of those four arenas. The advice is specific and examinable: which websites to trust, why you never reply to a stranger's email, how to block and report on social media, and why you never use your real name in a game. Master it and you protect both your data and yourself.

Objectives

Data protection.
The principles of a typical data protection act and why data protection legislation is required.
Personal data.
Characteristics of personal and sensitive data including personal name, address, date of birth, a photograph in school uniform, medical history The need for personal data to be kept confidential and protected to avoid inappropriate disclosure.
eSafety.
The need for eSafety when using the internet, email, social media, online gaming Minimise the potential danger of using: The internet including only using trusted websites recommended by teachers, using a search engine that only allows access to age appropriate websites Email including an awareness of the potential dangers of opening or replying to an email from an unknown person. An awareness of the risks associated with sending personal identifiable data or images via email Social media including knowing how to block and report unwanted users, an awareness of the potential dangers of meeting an online contact face to face, avoiding the distribution of inappropriate images, avoiding the use of inappropriate language, respecting confidentiality of personal data of other people Online gaming including not using real names, not giving out personal or financial data.

Lesson Note

The internet does not forget, and it does not always tell the truth about who is on the other end of a conversation. A photograph in school uniform can reveal where you can be found; a friendly stranger in a chat room may not be a child at all; a careless reply to an email can hand over your address. eSafety is the set of habits that let you enjoy technology while keeping that kind of harm at bay. Cambridge examines it in concrete situations, so the goal is not a vague sense of caution but specific, correct precautions for each platform.

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Lesson Evaluation

Congratulations on completing the lesson on ESafety. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.

You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.

Which of the following is classed as sensitive personal data? A. Home address B. Date of birth C. Medical history D. Telephone number Answer: C
The main purpose of a data protection act is to: A. Speed up the internet B. Protect individuals by controlling how their data is used C. Remove all spam D. Make all data public Answer: B
When playing an online game, a player should: A. Use their real name so friends can find them B. Share their address to make new friends C. Use a nickname and not give out personal data D. Send a photo in school uniform Answer: C
On a social networking site, the best response to a user who is behaving suspiciously is to: A. Reply politely B. Block and report the user C. Share their messages D. Meet them in person Answer: B
Before entering data on a website you should look for: A. A lot of advertising B. https and the padlock symbol C. A bright colour scheme D. Many pop-up windows Answer: B