discarded electrical or electronic equipment like phones, laptops and batteries

Recycling and e-waste

Digital literacy

Setting up a new device

Strong passwords and secure access

Updates for privacy and security

Using devices in a healthy way

Backups and keeping data safe

Pupils explore the life cycle of a digital device, from setup to disposal. They learn how to keep devices and data secure through passwords, updates and backups. Pupils also consider loss or replacement and explore the environmental and ethical impact of recycling and digital waste.

From unbox to recycle: the journey of a digital device

Why should data be wiped before selling or recycling a device?

Simply deleting files is not always enough. Proper data {{}} overwrites the entire hard drive.

Which law helps protect personal data in the UK and EU?

{{}} is discarded electrical or electronic equipment like phones, laptops and batteries.

Which of the following are hazardous materials found in e-waste?

heat generated by landfills only in developing countries causes global warming

heavy metals and toxins in technology products can affect the health of e-waste

vehicles used to transport the waste use fossil fuels which produce pollution

Which one of these is a reason why transporting e-waste from developed countries to developing countries can damage the environment?

What is an extra copy of data stored in a different place known as?

Which devices may be used for local backups?

Photos, emails and passwords stored on a device are examples of ...

Old devices are sometimes sold, donated or {{}} to reduce waste when no longer needed.

Recycling and e-waste

Lesson outcome