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[b] Know: [/b] Private vs. Personal Information [b] Show: [/b] Label 20 examples as private identity information or personal information on the online flashcards and then on the quiz. [b] Level of Thinking: [/b] Knowledge [b] Essential Vocabulary: [/b] private identity information, personal information, identity theft

Private Identity Vs. Personal Information

[h1] You need to protect your identity online for 2 reasons. [/h1] 1) [b] Safety [/b] is the first reason. You don’t want anyone to track you down and hurt you. 2) [b] Identity theft [/b] is the second reason. You don't want to have to pay for the identity thief's crimes or credit card bills. There is a higher chance of your identity getting stolen than of you being attacked.

Why is this important to learn?

[b] Identity Theft: [/b] when your private information is stolen and can be used to get a driver’s license or credit cards. [b] Consequences: [/b] The thief could be arrested for something else and since they are using your name, it goes on your record. They can also run up large credit card bills in your name and you could be left to pay it.

Identity theft

[b] Private Identity Information: [/b] Information that can be used to track you down or steal your identity. This information is [b] not [/b] safe to give out. [b] Examples: [/b] first and last name address email address phone numbers passwords calling card numbers credit card numbers social security number mother’s maiden name your birthday and the year you were born your parents’ private information name of your school

Private Identity Information

[b] Personal Information: [/b] Information about you that can’t be used to track you down. This information is [b] safe [/b] to give out online. [b] Examples: [/b] your gender your favorite band your favorite food how many pets you have your opinion on an important issue your favorite TV show your favorite sports your favorite video games your first name alone

Personal Information

1) Look at the example. 2) Decide if someone can track you down or steal your identity using that information. 3) Label it private if someone can track you or steal your identity. 4) Label it personal if you can't be tracked.

Steps

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