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EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices

Understand how to protect privacy when using shared devices and public Internet (signing out of accounts, clearing search history, etc.)

In My Life

I can remove my account from a web browser that I have accessed on a public computer.

In My Work

I can log out of my accounts on a work computer before a break and at the end of the shift.

In My Education

I can use private browsing at the school library to keep my browsing history private.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can store files in a cloud-based account when using a shared computer at work.

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What is Identity Theft?

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Learn more about protecting yourself from identity theft and what to do if you become a victim.

Lesson

EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/what-is-identity-theft/1/

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What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

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Learn all about how a virtual private network works.

Lesson

EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/what-is-a-virtual-private-network-vpn/1/

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What is Two-Factor Authentication?

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Learn how two-factor authentication works to protect your information.

Lesson

EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/what-is-twofactor-authentication/1/

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Google Account: Understanding Google Privacy

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Learn more about Google's privacy policy.

Video
Lesson

EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/googleaccount/

https://youtu.be/KGghlPmebCY

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/googleaccount/understanding-google-privacy/1/

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Google Account

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Learn everything you need to set up and maintain a Google account to use services like Gmail.

Course/Tutorial

EF.8 Get an Email Account
PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/googleaccount/

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Internet Safety: I Have to Provide My Phone Number? Using Phone Verification

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Learn how phone verification works to protect your identity online.

Lesson

EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/i-have-to-provide-my-phone-number-using-phone-verification-/1/

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Internet Safety: Understanding Browser Tracking

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Understand how browser tracking works.

Video
Lesson

EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/

https://youtu.be/6EHSlhnE6Ck

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/understanding-browser-tracking/1/

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Internet Safety: Social Media Privacy Basics

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Learn all about social media privacy so you can control what you share with others online.

Video
Lesson

CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
CO.5 Use Social Media
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/

https://youtu.be/BcdZm3WAF4A

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/social-media-privacy-basics/1/

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Introduction to Internet Safety

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Get an introduction to Internet safety by understanding the risks and learning how to avoid them.

Lesson

EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/introduction-to-internet-safety/1/

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Internet Safety

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Staying safe online is essential in today's world. Use these Internet safety tips to keep yourself and your loved ones protected.

Course/Tutorial

EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
OL.4 Shop Online
EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
EF.5 Understand My Computer

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt-IW6q0DkoIktFb2-GBnHTd&si=1wMwRWofSOSTsdma

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/

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Internet Tips: How to Clear Your Web Browser's Cache

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Use these step-by-step instructions to clear your browser cache so you can keep it functioning like it should.

Lesson

EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/how-to-clear-your-web-browsers-cache/1/

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Internet Explorer 8: Security and Privacy

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Learn all about security and privacy in Internet Explorer 8.

Lesson

EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetexplorer/

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetexplorer/security-and-privacy/1/

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