Connecting to the Internet-Internet Privacy

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Age Range: Teens (14–18), Adults (18+)

Skills Topic: connecting to the Internet, Internet privacy

What Is This Resource?

This is an online resource created by the Federal Trade Commission to provide you basic information about internet safety and how to protect your personal information.

What Will I Learn? 

After you complete this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Identify serious risks and how to protect your information. 
  • Distinguish between strong and weak passwords.
  • Evaluate your browser’s security features.
  • Use techniques to back up your data.

Key Vocabulary (to keep in mind):

  • Internet risks
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Peer-to-peer file sharing

How Can I Access This Resource? 

Click here to navigate to Protect Your Personal Information and Data

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