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Hi there! I am Studyfin, your learning buddy. Today, we will explore how to stay safe and have fun online!
When you play games or code online, you use a user account. Keeping your account safe is like locking your front door. You must never share your secret passwords with anyone, not even your best friends.
Always log off your accounts when you finish using a device. If you stay logged in, other people might see your private work. Logging off keeps your digital keys in your own hands.
Some information is safe to share online, like your favorite color or hobbies. But private details like your real name, school, or phone number are unsafe to share. We call these private details 'identifying information.'
Let us practice sorting information. Imagine you are making a profile for a new coding game. Evaluate these items and decide if they are safe or unsafe to share: 1) Your favorite sport, 2) Your home address, 3) Your school name.
- Look at the first item: 'Your favorite sport'. This is a hobby or a like. Sharing this does not tell strangers who you are or where you live. This is SAFE to share.
- Look at the second item: 'Your home address'. This is identifying information. It shows exactly where you live. This is UNSAFE to share.
- Look at the third item: 'Your school name'. This is also identifying information. It shows where you can be found during the day. This is UNSAFE to share.
- Conclusion: Only share your favorite sport on your public profile. Keep your home address and school name private!