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Understand the importance of data protection laws, including the principles behind them and why they are necessary. Recognize what constitutes personal and sensitive data, such as names, addresses, birth dates, school photos, and medical records, and know why this information must be kept confidential and secure to prevent improper disclosure. Appreciate the need for eSafety when using the internet, email, social media, and online gaming. Learn how to reduce risks by using trusted websites recommended by educators, employing age-appropriate search engines, being cautious with emails from unknown senders, understanding the dangers of sharing personal data or images via email, knowing how to block and report users on social media, avoiding meeting online contacts in person, refraining from sharing inappropriate images or language, respecting others' personal data privacy, and protecting personal and financial information while gaming online.

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Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication TechnologySafety and security

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Understand the importance of data protection laws, including the principles behind them and why they are necessary. Recognize what constitutes personal and sensitive data, such as names, addresses, birth dates, school photos, and medical records, and know why this information must be kept confidential and secure to prevent improper disclosure. Appreciate the need for eSafety when using the internet, email, social media, and online gaming. Learn how to reduce risks by using trusted websites recommended by educators, employing age-appropriate search engines, being cautious with emails from unknown senders, understanding the dangers of sharing personal data or images via email, knowing how to block and report users on social media, avoiding meeting online contacts in person, refraining from sharing inappropriate images or language, respecting others' personal data privacy, and protecting personal and financial information while gaming online

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  • You need to be able to understand the importance of data protection laws, including the principles behind them and why they are necessary. Recognize what constitutes personal and sensitive data, such as names, addresses, birth dates, school photos, and medical records, and know why this information must be kept confidential and secure to prevent improper disclosure. Appreciate the need for eSafety when using the internet, email, social media, and online gaming. Learn how to reduce risks by using trusted websites recommended by educators, employing age-appropriate search engines, being cautious with emails from unknown senders, understanding the dangers of sharing personal data or images via email, knowing how to block and report users on social media, avoiding meeting online contacts in person, refraining from sharing inappropriate images or language, respecting others' personal data privacy, and protecting personal and financial information while gaming online.
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  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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Data Protection and eSafety

Personal data includes names, addresses, birth dates, and school photos. Sensitive data includes medical records. eSafety involves using trusted websites, age-appropriate search engines, being cautious with unknown emails, not sharing personal data or images, blocking and reporting users on social media, avoiding meeting online contacts in person, and protecting personal and financial information while gaming online.

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    Define personal data and sensitive data, giving two examples of each.

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