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Introduction to Personal Information Safety – Importance of information safety – Personal info safety is crucial to prevent identity theft and fraud. – Types of information to protect – Protect your SSN, bank details, passwords, and personal IDs. – Consequences of data breaches – Data breaches can lead to financial loss and damage to your reputation. – Strategies for safeguarding info – Use strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and secure networks. | This slide introduces students to the concept of personal information safety, emphasizing its importance in today’s digital world. Discuss various types of personal information that should be protected, such as social security numbers, bank account details, passwords, and personal identification documents. Highlight the potential consequences of information breaches, including financial loss, identity theft, and reputational damage. Provide students with practical strategies to safeguard their information, such as using strong, unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and connecting to secure networks. Encourage students to be proactive in protecting their personal information and to understand the long-term implications of data breaches.

Protecting Your Personal Information – Define personal information – Any data that can identify you, like name, address, phone number. – Public vs. sensitive information – Public info is accessible by anyone, sensitive info is confidential. – Examples of sensitive info – Social Security number, bank details, passwords should be kept secure. – Safeguarding your data | This slide aims to educate students on the importance of keeping personal information safe. Start by defining what personal information is and how it can be used to identify an individual. Discuss the difference between public information, which can be found easily, and sensitive information, which should be kept confidential. Use examples like Social Security numbers, bank account details, and online passwords to illustrate sensitive personal information. Emphasize the importance of safeguarding this data to protect against identity theft and financial fraud. Encourage students to think critically about the information they share online and to adopt good habits for data protection.

Protecting Your Personal Information – Ways information can be compromised – Personal info can be stolen via data breaches, theft, or carelessness. – Phishing, hacking, and social engineering – Phishing involves deceptive emails or messages to steal info. Hacking is unauthorized access, and social engineering manipulates individuals to divulge confidential information. – Real-life information safety breaches – Discuss incidents like email scams leading to identity theft or hacked social media accounts. – Strategies to safeguard information | This slide aims to educate students on the various methods through which personal information can be compromised, including phishing, hacking, and social engineering. It’s crucial to provide real-life examples to help students understand the consequences of information safety breaches. Discuss how phishing might involve seemingly legitimate requests for information, while hacking could be a direct attack on a system. Social engineering is a manipulation technique to trick people into giving away their information. Encourage students to think critically about how they share information online and to adopt best practices for keeping their personal information secure, such as using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and being skeptical of unsolicited requests for their personal details.

Protecting Your Information Online – Create strong, unique passwords – Combine letters, numbers, & symbols for passwords – Use two-factor authentication – A second layer of security after your password – Practice safe browsing habits – Be cautious on the internet, use trusted sites – Avoid clicking on suspicious links – Phishing links can compromise your data | This slide aims to educate high school students on the importance of online security as part of their personal finance education. Strong, unique passwords prevent unauthorized access to accounts. Two-factor authentication adds an extra security layer, often requiring a code sent to a mobile device. Safe browsing habits include using secure, reputable websites and verifying URLs before entering personal information. Students should be wary of suspicious links, which are often used in phishing attacks to steal sensitive information. Discuss the consequences of compromised data and the impact on personal finance. Encourage students to share their practices and learn from each other.

Offline Information Safety – Dispose of personal documents safely – Shred or destroy documents before throwing them away – Store sensitive documents securely – Use a lockable file cabinet or safe for important papers – Share personal info cautiously – Be mindful of who is around when discussing private matters – Understand public space risks – Personal info can be overheard or seen in public areas | This slide emphasizes the importance of protecting personal information in the physical world. Students should learn the significance of properly disposing of documents that contain sensitive information, such as shredding them to prevent identity theft. It’s crucial to keep important documents like social security cards, passports, and bank statements in a secure location, such as a locked file cabinet or safe. Additionally, students must be aware of their surroundings when sharing personal information; conversations can be overheard, and documents can be seen by others in public spaces. Encourage students to be vigilant and to think about the potential risks before acting.

Action Steps: If Your Information Is Stolen – Act immediately on suspicion of breach – Notify banks and credit agencies – Inform your bank to watch for fraud, call credit agencies to set up fraud alerts. – Contact authorities about the theft – File a report with the police, and consider reporting to the FTC. – Monitor accounts and credit reports – Regularly check your statements and credit for transactions you didn’t make. | This slide is crucial for educating students on the immediate actions they should take if they suspect their personal information has been compromised. Emphasize the urgency of acting quickly to minimize damage. Instruct students on the importance of contacting their banks to flag potential fraud, and credit agencies to place fraud alerts on their profiles. Explain the process of filing a report with local authorities and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as a formal step in addressing identity theft. Finally, stress the importance of ongoing vigilance by monitoring bank accounts and credit reports for any unauthorized or unusual activities. Provide examples of what to look for and how to set up alerts with banking and credit institutions.

Class Activity: Protecting Your Personal Information – Discuss personal info breaches – Group task: Safety plan creation – Collaborate to develop strategies for keeping personal information safe. – Individual: Secure password setup – Choose a strong password and explain the process of changing it. – Regular password updates – Discuss the importance of updating passwords frequently to maintain security. | Begin the class with an open discussion to allow students to share experiences related to information security breaches, fostering awareness of the issue’s relevance. Then, divide the class into groups to create a personal information safety plan, which should include steps like using strong passwords, two-factor authentication, and being cautious with sharing personal details online. For the individual task, guide students through the process of setting up a mock secure password, emphasizing the criteria for a strong password (length, complexity, uniqueness). Finally, explain the importance of changing passwords regularly and how this practice can protect against unauthorized access. Provide handouts with instructions for changing passwords on common platforms as a reference.