Protecting personal data
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why online services collect data about users and the potential risks associated with it.
Key learning points
- Online services often collect data about the people that use them.
- Data collected by online services can be processed into information that can be used for a variety of purposes.
- Data stored electronically is vulnerable to theft and should be protected.
- The Data Protection Act 2018 governs how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and used.
Keywords
Data - facts and figures in their raw form
Information - data that has been given structure or meaning
Personal data - a legal term that identifies information about a specific person
Legislation - a law or a set of laws that have been passed by Parliament
Common misconception
Laws are put in place by Parliament to stop crimes from happening.
Laws don't completely stop crime, but act as a deterrent by outlining the consequences of committing crimes.
Teacher tip
Discuss with pupils about free services that people use on the internet. Explore what data people put in to these services and how companies might use this data. Where possible, use terms and conditions from these services to find out what users agree can be done with any personal data.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is another name for facts and figures in their raw form?
Q2.Match the term to the definition:
data that can identify a person
data that is entered into a system for processing
the result produced by a computer after processing data
the act of saving data for future use
the illegal act of taking someone else's property
Q3.Why do online services collect data about users?
Q4.What is a potential risk of sharing personal data online?
Q5.What should you be cautious of when entering data online?
Q6.What is one way cyber criminals might use stolen data?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each term to its definition:
facts and figures in their raw form
data that has been given structure or meaning
information that identifies a specific person
promotions that appear online, often tailored to user interests
Q2.What is a potential consequence of not protecting personal data?
Q3.What does the Data Protection Act 2018 regulate?
Q4.What is a common misconception about laws?
Q5.What is the term for a law or set of laws passed by Parliament?
Q6.How does legislation help in data protection?
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