Sharing personal information online
I can explain the risks of sharing personal information and personal images online.
Sharing personal information online
I can explain the risks of sharing personal information and personal images online.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- People can learn things about our lives and identify us by using social media.
- Personal information is valuable to companies and organisations.
- It can be harmful to share nudes and semi-nudes online.
- Trusted adults and the police can help if under 18s share nudes.
Keywords
Personal information - data that tells people something about us, such as name, D.O.B., address and school name
Harassment - a repetitive behaviour intended to make the victim feel scared
Nudes - in this context, naked or semi-naked photos or videos of someone
Common misconception
If you are under 18, sending or receiving a nude photo or video consensually is not illegal.
It is a criminal offence to send, receive, or share any nude or semi-nude photos or videos of anyone under the age of 18.
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To help you plan your year 9 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Sharing personal information online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
individuals who use the internet
an online site that belongs to a company or individual
involving computer technology
Exit quiz
6 Questions
data that tells people something about us
in this context, naked or semi-naked photos or videos of someone
a repetitive behaviour intended to make the victim feel scared
parents / carers
children's charities
schools