Hello and welcome to today's lesson about sharing personal information online.

My name is Ms. Wittams-Howarth, and today we are going to be doing a lesson which might have parts that are upsetting or might make you feel uncomfortable.

You are required to be accompanied by an adult.

If at any stage you find the lesson uncomfortable or upsetting, you should close the screen and speak to that trusted adult.

Let's get started.

Thanks for choosing to learn with me today.

Our lesson outcome for today is that I can explain the risks of sharing personal information and personal images online.

Let's have a look at some ground rules for today's lesson.

Firstly, we have Laura.

And she says, "Listen to others.

It's okay to disagree with each other, but we should listen properly before making assumptions or deciding how to respond.

When disagreeing, challenge the statement, not to the person." Next, we have Andeep.

And he says, "Respect, privacy.

We can discuss examples but don't use names or descriptions that identify anyone, including ourselves." So for example, we could say my friend, and that means that we don't know if it is your friend, whether it's someone we've seen on TV, whether it's someone we've read about on the internet or seen in a film, or whether it is indeed one of our friends or family.

It keeps everybody nice and anonymous and nice and safe.

Next we have Izzy.

And she says, "You can choose your level of participation.

Everyone has the right to choose not to answer a question or to join in the discussion.

You never put anyone on the spot." And that includes our teachers and trusted adults.

Lastly, we have Jacob.

And Jacob says, "There's no judgement.

We can explore beliefs and misunderstandings about a topic without the fear of being judged." And that means that as well if you have a question, there is no such thing as a stupid question, and I'm sure that there'll be plenty of other people who want to ask the same thing.

So feel free to ask all the questions that you need to.

Now, the key words for the lesson.

You'll see these throughout the lesson in bold so you can keep a look out for them.

Firstly, we have personal information.

And that's data that tells people something about us, such as our name, our date of birth, address, and school name.

And then we have harassment.

And that is a repetitive behaviour intended to make the victim feel scared or maybe intimidated as well.

And then we have nudes.

In this context, they are naked or semi-naked photos or videos of someone.

Here is the lesson outline.

This is what we're gonna be doing today.

Firstly, we're gonna have a look at what is risky about sharing personal information, and then we're gonna look at what is risky about sharing personal images.

Let's get started.

So social media is a great way to share personal information about our lives with friends and family.

Jacob says, "I sent my grandma a video of me playing my violin in a school concert." Alex said, "My aunt shared a picture of my cousin winning a football match.

His team won a trophy." Adults sometimes use social media to post personal information about significant events in their lives.

Here's one for example.

Here are the first pictures of our new baby born on Wednesday and doing well.

And then Sinead got a new job.

She's now Deputy Manager.

Congratulations to Sinead on her achievement.

People can learn things about our lives and identify us using social media.

Therefore, it's important that we choose a setting that controls who we are visible to.

That means who can see the information you post online.

Every site will be slightly different, but these are the main settings that you will find on the majority of social media posts and sites.

So firstly, there's public.

This means that anyone can find you on the site and look at the content that you post.

And then you have friends only.

This means that only people you have accepted can see the content that you post.

And then you have selected contacts.

This means only people you individually select can see the content that you post.

And you can see that it goes from least secure to most secure.

However, just because you have limited visibility on your privacy settings doesn't mean that others do too.

Jun says, "My friend tagged me in a photo which meant everyone that follows her, even if they don't follow me, can see me." So it depends on the settings that other people have.

And Aisha said, "I was included in a social media post from someone in school, and that means my personal information was shared online even though I didn't post it." Ultimately, if you are on social media in any way, there's a risk that your personal information can be shared or accessed no matter how strict your privacy settings are.

Jacob says, "Most social media sites require users to be at least 13 years old before they can register." And Alex says, "It's important to wait until you are the right age before you decide whether to sign up to social media at all." Let's do a check.

How well have you been listening? True or false? If your privacy settings are set to private, then this guarantees that no one on the internet will see your personal information.

Have a little think, decide on your answer, and I'll take feedback in a few seconds.

So which did you choose, true or false? Let's see.

If you chose false, you'd be correct.

Let's find out why.

So although your setting on your account might be private means that people can't see their information on your account, it doesn't prevent others from including you in posts or tagging you in photos or videos, and then your information becomes public.

There are many ways that people can learn about our personal information or identify us on social media.

Let's have a look.

Here's an example from Aisha's social media profile.

What things can you spot that would identify Aisha and what would give information about her away? Let's go through some.

Firstly, she has a clear profile picture, so she's easily recognisable.

She could be identified from this picture out and about.

She's also given details about her behaviour and interests, so that means she can be easily found.

So where she talks about fried chicken on Fridays, that means that that gives that away.

Her username is the same as or close to her real name and it makes it easy to find her identity, especially if the username is the same across different social media platforms. And then lastly, there are references to where Aisha goes to school and that can also identify where she lives.

So we've got Oak and Sutton Road reference there, so it'd be really easy to track her down and find more information about her.

Our personal information is valuable to companies as they can make money from it in their advertising strategies.

However, our personal information can also be used to put us at more serious risk.

So firstly, we are at risk of phishing and scams. We'll talk more about those in a moment.

We're also at risk of cyber bullying and harassment, and then there's also a loss of privacy and personal security.

And then exposure to predators and scammers.

So every time we release personal information, it puts us at risk of these things.

Let's find out more about each one.

So phishing is when someone sends an email pretending to be from a reputable company in order to encourage a user to reveal personal information such as passwords or credit card numbers.

Scams that try to get information from a user can result in identity theft, which means someone pretends to be you and that means they might have access to your bank account, they might be able to access your payment systems, they can access other important information about you.

It might mean your bank accounts being hacked and money being stolen.

And it might also mean that malware is installed on your device.

And malware is a programme that is specifically designed to gain unauthorised access to a device's network.

Alex says, "An email with a good offer that is too good to be true is often the sign of a scam." Very good point, Alex.

The next thing that you are at risk of if you give your personal information away is cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying is when technology is used to bully, threaten, or target another person.

It's a type of harassment and can happen through texts, posts, and messages.

Cyberbullying could also involve posting personal information, pictures or videos designed to hurt or embarrass someone and this can result in emotional distress, an impact on mental health, including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, reputational damage.

So that means that maybe people don't trust you anymore or they think worse of you because your personal information has been shared.

And then sharing personal information can result in a loss of privacy and personal security.

This can make it easier for strangers or cyber criminals to target someone.

Misuse of this information can result in identity theft, stalking, and physical harm.

So there are some really serious risks here.

Sam says, "My mom says not to post online with any personal information because of the risk of identity theft." That's a very good point, Sam.

Some online predators will pretend to be someone they aren't.

They may manipulate or exploit someone into revealing personal information about themselves.

They might persuade someone to meet them, they're a stranger, in person.

Alex says, "Always speak to a trusted adult if you are contacted by someone you don't know online.

Never agree to meet in person as this could lead to dangerous situations for your personal safety." Let's have a look at some facts about online safety and the law.

There are specific laws around cybercrime making phishing and other scams that result in fraud illegal.

Currently, there isn't a specific law that addresses cyberbullying.

This sort of behaviour is prosecuted under harassment laws.

Any stalking online or in person is illegal.

Predatory behaviour by an adult towards a young person, including messaging or attempting to meet up, is very dangerous and must be reported to the police.

Unfortunately, just because there are laws surrounding these things doesn't mean that people don't try it.

So we need to be really cautious.

Lucas says, "Always speak to a trusted adult if you are worried about any online contact." It's really important that you have someone that you can trust to talk to about this stuff.

Now how well have you been listening? Let's do a check.

True or false? Cyber criminals may use a false identity to access someone's personal information.

True or false? Have a little think.

I'll take feedback in a couple of seconds.

So if you ticked true, you'd be absolutely right.

Well done.

Yes, cyber criminals may use a false identity to access someone's personal information.

Let's do a task.

I'd like you to explain in one paragraph the risks associated with sharing personal information online.

See if you can include four potential risks.

What you need to do now is pause the video, have a go at this paragraph task, and then we'll take some feedback in a few minutes time.

Off you go.

Let's have a look at some feedback.

Your answers may have included to me asking you explain in one paragraph the risks associated with sharing personal information online, sharing personal information online can be risky as someone could fall victim to phishing and scams or lose their privacy and personal security.

Furthermore, someone could also become a target of cyberbullies or be exposed to predators or scammers.

Therefore, it is really important to keep your personal information safe online.

So those four things that you could have included, falling victim to phishing and scams, losing their privacy and personal security, becoming a target of cyberbullies, and being exposed to predators or scammers.

So well done if you got some, particular well done if you remembered all of those.

That's really great.

Let's move on to the second part of the lesson.

What is risky about sharing personal images? Personal information, which remember, is data that tells people something about us, can also be given away when we send photos of ourselves.

Once this image has been sent, we no longer have any control over it.

It can be shared with other people, including strangers, posted online for others to see, edited and used in a different context.

A naked image is an example of a personal image.

It is often referred to as a nude and sending these images is often described as sexting.

Nudes can refer to: photos or videos of a person in swimwear or underwear, photos or videos of a person's naked body or part of their naked body, including photos of their genitals, photos or videos of sexual activity, for example, masturbation.

Let's see how well you were listening to that little bit just there.

Sexting is when someone sends a naked or semi-naked photo of themselves to someone else.

True or false? Have a little think.

So if you chose true, you are right.

Well done.

An image can be shared very quickly.

Here's how quickly images can be spread.

So a photo is taken and gets sent to somebody.

They then send the image to other people and then maybe they pass it on to even more people.

Look how quickly this image is spread.

As soon as an image is sent, it can be used, shared or posted online by other people, including by adults and we may or may not know them.

So once that image is sent, it becomes out of our hands.

If a nude is widely shared, this could make the sender feel anxious, embarrassed, and could make them vulnerable to exploitation.

Some attitudes to sending nudes include: sending or receiving a nude is a way of checking out if you like someone.

Sending a nude is just a way of flirting.

If you don't wanna see a nude, you can just not open the message.

Sending a nude is not a big deal, everyone does it.

I might use a filter to make myself look better in a nude.

Everyone on social media does it.

So you can see that these attitudes are really kind of dismissive and minimising the effect of sharing nudes.

However, the impact of sharing a nude can be very serious.

I worry about my photos being shared with others or being posted online.

I sometimes feel pressured to send a nude.

I worry someone won't like me anymore if I don't agree to send a nude.

If I break up with someone, I worry that they will share my nudes as revenge.

It can also be an upsetting experience to receive an unsolicited or not asked for nude.

Young people who've experienced this report feeling disgusted, angry, threatened, upset, shocked, embarrassed and ashamed.

So receiving a nude, remember that's a picture of someone who is naked or semi-naked, could include pictures of genitals, can be really horrifying for the person receiving it.

No one should be made to feel like this.

Always speak to a trusted adult if you have worries or concerns about this if you've sent a nude or received a nude.

Let's do a check.

Complete the statement below.

Receiving a nude could make someone feel disgusted, threatened, or shocked.

I wonder what word you think goes in that gap.

Have a little think and we'll take some feedback in a moment or two.

So what word did you put in that gap? If you put unsolicited, you'd be absolutely right.

Well done.

Whether you are sent a nude by someone else or you have shared or sent a nude yourself, always seek help from a trusted adult.

This could be a parent, carer, teacher, social worker, safeguarding lead at school, or the police, anyone you trust to give you advice and help.

There are also many children's charities that can offer advice and help you to remove nudes that may have been posted online.

Your school can signpost these to you.

So what can be done about nudes being shared? Who can help? Schools can investigate nude sharing and use behaviour policies for sanctions.

Schools can investigate nude sharing and report to the authorities for a formal investigation.

And lastly, parents and carers can offer support and help a young person report nude sharing to the authorities.

So there are plenty of people who can help.

Friends can support the person who's nude was shared, not the person that shared the nude.

If nudes have been posted online, anyone under the age of 18 can ask for support from a children's charity to remove them.

Schools can deliver lessons like this one that educate young people about the risks and consequences of sharing nudes.

There are serious risks of sending or sharing a nude.

Sending or sharing could lead to a criminal record or even prosecution.

The nude could lead to bullying or harassment.

The nude could be used to exploit someone.

Exploit means threatening to share the nude and demanding money if they do not.

Forcing someone to share more nudes or in order not to post a nude on social media or threatening to send it to friends or family, this is called sextortion.

Let's do a check.

How well have you been listening? Laura is talking about where to go for support if someone is worried about nudes they have sent or received online.

Can you help her complete her statement? Laura says, "If someone is worried about online nudes, they can seek support from a trusted adult, like a parent or carer, teacher, social worker, a safeguarding lead at school, or." How would you fill in that blank? Have a little think.

So if you said the police, you'd be correct.

There could be another answer like a children's charity too.

Well done if you got that right.

Great work.

So let's have a look at sending indecent images and the law.

So an indecent image is a very formal way of describing a nude.

It is illegal, which means against the law to create, send, or receive an indecent image of a child.

Indecent means an image that is sexual in nature and includes nudity.

And a child refers to someone under the age of 18.

It is against the law to create, send, or receive images of someone under the age of 18.

It is against the law to trick, force, or coerce young people into sharing nude images.

Coerce means to persuade an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Even if the person sending the indecent image is under 18 years old, this is still a criminal offence.

However, the most important thing to remember is that the law is designed to protect young people.

If both parties are under the age of 18 and this is reported to the police, they may investigate.

Depending on the context of the situation, the police may or may not choose to take formal action.

Let's do a check.

How well have you been listening? Which of the following statements are correct? A, it is a criminal offence for someone over the age of 18 to send a nude to someone else over the age of 18.

Or B, it is a criminal offence to trick, force, or coerce young people into sharing nudes.

C, it is a criminal offence for someone under the age of 18 to share a nude of themselves.

Now, there is more than one correct answer.

Have a little think which statements are correct.

So if you ticked B and C, you would be correct.

It is a criminal offence to trick, force, or coerce young people into sharing nudes.

It is a criminal offence for someone under the age of 18 to share a nude of themselves.

Now let's do another task.

Read the following case study and explain whether the friends were right in their advice.

What could they have done differently? Here's the case study.

Calvin and Sharmin are both 16 and go to the same school.

They have been dating for three months and have sent nudes to each other consensually on occasions.

They trusted each other not to share these.

When Sharmin broke up with Calvin, he felt embarrassed in front of his friends, so shared some of the nudes that she had sent him.

Sharmin found out after the group of boys started to stare and point at her at school.

Her friends were supportive, but told her to laugh it off and not worry because Calvin had just proved he didn't deserve her.

What do you think? Was that advice right? What could they have done differently? Have a go at this task.

You might want to pause the video while you have a go.

Have a think.

We'll take some feedback in a few minutes.

Here's what your answer might have included.

So remember, we were talking about that case study where Calvin and Sharmin were together, they split up and then Calvin shared some nudes.

Think about the advice the friends gave.

So you might have included these things.

The friends were supportive and they were reassuring, and that's a helpful thing for Sharmin.

The friends should have also suggested that she report the nude sharing to the school, and there should have been a sanction for Calvin's behaviour.

The friends could have suggested that Sharmin could speak to a trusted adult, like a parent or carer or school safeguarding lead or the police to seek support.

The friends could suggest Sharmin ask the school to hold an educational assembly on the risks and consequences of sending and sharing nude images.

Well done on any of those that you got right.

You may have added some additional things too.

Very, very well done.

Here's a summary of the work that we've done today.

We need to be careful about the personal information that we share online.

Our data is valuable to companies and can be used to inform targeted advertising.

Our personal information also leaves a digital footprint, which can impact us in the future.

It can be used as part of a scam or fraud and can lead to crimes such as identity theft, stalking, or even physical harm.

It is against the law to create, send or receive indecent images of someone under 18 and this can lead to serious consequences, such as a criminal record, bullying or exploitation.

Always seek support from a trusted adult if you are worried about a nude you have seen or sent.

Now, if you've been affected by the issues in today's lesson, there are some places that you can get support.

There's Childline, CEOP, and Internet Matters.

Thank you for learning with me today.

It's been great to have you here.

I'll see you again soon for another lesson.