What is Digital Privacy?
Digital privacy refers to protecting your personal information online and controlling who can access it. It is about keeping sensitive data safe while using the internet, apps, or digital devices.
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Personal data includes: name, address, phone number, photos, passwords, location, and online activity.
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Digital privacy ensures your information is not misused, shared without permission, or stolen.
Why Digital Privacy Matters
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Protects Personal Information
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Prevents identity theft or misuse of your data.
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Maintains Safety Online
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Reduces risk from hackers, scammers, or cyberbullies.
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Preserves Reputation
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Sensitive posts or information shared publicly can affect your digital reputation.
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Supports Trust
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Keeping private information secure builds trust with friends, family, and professional contacts.
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How to Maintain Digital Privacy
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Use strong, unique passwords for accounts.
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Think before sharing personal details online.
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Adjust privacy settings on social media apps and devices.
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Avoid clicking unknown links or downloading suspicious files.
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Log out from shared or public devices.
Examples for Students
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Setting Instagram or TikTok accounts to private.
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Not sharing your home address or phone number online.
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Using a different password for school accounts than personal accounts.
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Asking permission before posting photos of friends.
