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Public vs Private Information: What to Share

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  • Your friend asks you how many brothers and sisters do you have. Can you share this information?
    Yes
  • A new friend asks you what your last name is. Should you share this information?
    Yes - if you want to share this information, you sure can!
  • The mailman asks you the names of everyone living in your house. Do you share this information?
    No - this is private information that the mail person does not need to know.
  • A classmate asks for your computer password. Can you share this information?
    No - your password is to keep your information private
  • A stranger asks you to share pictures with them. Can you share this with them?
    No - you should find an adult immediately. This can be UNSAFE. Do not share pictures with strangers.
  • An adult asks where you live. You don't know them. Do you share this information?
    No - this is private information that can be UNSAFE to share.
  • Your teacher asks you what is your favorite type of music. Can you share this information?
    Yes - this is not private information.
  • You visit the doctor and they ask for your date of birth. Do you share this information?
    Yes - you can share this personal information with your doctor
  • A stranger is asking for your phone number or address. Do we share this information?
    NO - this is private information that a stranger does not need to know. Can be UNSAFE.
  • A new friend asks you what's the name of your dog or cat. Can you share this information?
    Yes you can share this information.
  • Your friend asks for your new phone number. Can you share this information?
    Yes - we know our friends so we can trust them with this private information.
  • You're on a phone call with a stranger and they ask you for yours or your parents' bank information. Is this private or public information?
    Private – do not share any information about the bank or money with strangers