EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES - Quarter 3 - Module 2

Summary

This module discusses online safety, security, ethics, and netiquette, emphasizing the importance of protecting personal information online. The lesson highlights the risks of sharing details like your full name, address, and phone number, which can lead to identity theft. It also provides tips on ensuring websites are trustworthy and encourages practicing good online behavior through netiquette. Key rules include respecting others' time, privacy, and maintaining professionalism in online interactions to create a safer and more respectful digital environment.

Takeaways

• 🔒 Online safety refers to the practices and precautions needed to protect personal information while using the internet.
• 🧑‍💻 Digital natives are people who grew up in a media-saturated world, making them proficient with technology.
• 👤 Sharing personal information online, such as your full name, address, and phone number, poses significant risks.
• 📱 Never post your cell phone number on the internet, as it can be accessed by anyone and may lead to security issues.
• 👪 Sharing family details, like your parents' names or siblings, can be risky, especially if used for identity theft.
• 🎂 Including your birthday in your online profile makes you more vulnerable to identity theft.
• 💻 Always ensure websites are trustworthy, particularly when sharing sensitive information. Reliable sites often end in .edu or .gov.
• 📜 Netiquette is a set of rules for proper online behavior, emphasizing respect, privacy, and proper conduct.
• ⌛ Respect others' time and bandwidth during online activities, like webinars or meetings.
• 🔥 Avoid engaging in flame wars and help maintain a respectful online environment.

Q & A

What is online safety, and why is it important?

Online safety refers to the practice and precautions that should be observed when using the internet to protect personal information and avoid potential risks. It is important to prevent identity theft, cyberbullying, and other online crimes.

Who are 'digital natives' according to the transcript?

'Digital natives' are people who have grown up in a world saturated with digital media and technology, and who are comfortable using devices like cell phones and computers.

What personal information should you avoid sharing online?

You should avoid sharing your first and last name together, current and previous schools, cell phone number, complete names of parents and siblings, your address, and your birthday to prevent identity theft and other risks.

Why is sharing your complete name online risky?

Sharing your complete name makes you more vulnerable to being searched through search engines, which could lead to privacy breaches and identity theft.

What is the danger of sharing your cell phone number online?

Posting your cell phone number online is risky because the internet is a public place, and sharing this information could lead to unwanted contact or even scams.

Why is it risky to share the names of your parents or siblings online?

Sharing the names of your parents or siblings is risky because this information can be used in identity theft, and someone could pretend to be your relative to gain unauthorized access to your personal accounts.

What is netiquette, and why is it important?

Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online, combining the words 'network' and 'etiquette.' It is important to ensure respectful and considerate communication in digital spaces.

What are some key rules of netiquette mentioned in the transcript?

Key rules of netiquette include remembering the humanity of others, respecting other people's time and bandwidth, making yourself look good online, helping keep flame wars under control, and respecting other people's privacy.

What is a flame war, and how can it be prevented?

A flame war is a series of hostile and inflammatory messages exchanged in an online forum. It can be prevented by avoiding posting offensive or upsetting messages and not responding to such posts.

What should you do to ensure a website is trustworthy before providing sensitive information?

To ensure a website is trustworthy, check if it ends in .edu or .gov, verify that it is up-to-date and uses reliable sources, and avoid websites with errors or those that use opinions rather than facts.