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Ask Before You Share

Ask a grown-up before sharing photo data or your name online.

How computers do this

Private data like your name and photos should not leave the device until a grown-up says it is safe.

Class 1 to 2beginner10 min2 lessons
By the end you will be able to
  • Know private data stays off the screen for strangers
  • Ask before sending photo data from the device
  • Never share password data with anyone

Finish first

Computer play 1 of 2

Private things

Grown-up note (read aloud)

Your full name, home and photos are private data. We ask a grown-up before sharing them from the computer.

  • Private data is not for everyone online
  • Ask first before sharing
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Computer play 2 of 2

Password secret

Grown-up note (read aloud)

Passwords are secret data for the computer. Only parents and teachers may know helper passwords for your device.

  • Password data stays secret
  • Never tell friends your password
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Practice

Try at home

No answer key here on purpose: these are the questions worth thinking through before you move on. Open one and work it out.

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Picture check

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Pick the picture that answers the question. A grown-up can read the words.

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  1. Question 1: Before sharing a photo from the device…
    Question 1 / 4

    Before sharing a photo from the device…

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  2. Question 2: Password data is…
    Question 2 / 4

    Password data is…

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  3. Question 3: Home address data is…
    Question 3 / 4

    Home address data is…

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  4. Question 4: Stranger asks for photo on screen…
    Question 4 / 4

    Stranger asks for photo on screen…

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