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PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data

Managing digital identity reputation & data creation (tools and behaviors to limit tracking)

In My Life

I can make an informed decision about purchasing an in-home virtual assistant. (AI)

In My Work

I can use VPN and secure browser settings that protect my privacy and that of my employer when using employer-provided devices and software.

In My Education

I can be cautious when using public Wi-Fi and limit sharing of personal information.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can weigh the benefits before using third-party apps, realizing this could allow access to personal data. (AI)

Explore Learning Activities

Connecting with Purpose: Digital Footprint

AT&T Connected Learning

Video

PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data

https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/connecting-with-purpose-digital-footprint/lessons/connecting-with-purpose-digital-footprint

AT&T and Public Library Association

CC-BY-NC-SA

Connecting with Purpose: Digital Footprint (Overview)

AT&T Connected Learning

Video

PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data

https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/connecting-with-purpose-digital-footprint

AT&T and Public Library Association

CC-BY-NC-SA

Internet Basics for Older Adults

Senior Planet

Learn about the benefits of connecting to the internet, important security and privacy best practices, and tips for building confidence.

EF.7 Understand the Internet
DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
LL.2 Adapt to New Technology

https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Internet-Basics-for-Older-Adults.pdf

AARP

How to Limit Tracking in iPhone Apps

Senior Planet

Learn how to protect your privacy on your iPhone.

Video

MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
CO.6 Set Privacy Settings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzcJJ_F_ubc

AARP

How to Limit Tracking in Android Apps

Senior Planet

Learn how to protect your privacy on your Android device.

Video

MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
CO.6 Set Privacy Settings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_LM9aALx4I

AARP

How to Adjust Alexa Recording Settings

Senior Planet

Learn how to adjust your Alexa settings to minimize recording your data.

Video

PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
CO.6 Set Privacy Settings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDa90r8T4P0

AARP

Data Privacy and Online Tracking (High Intermediate/Advanced)

Digital Literacy Skills Curriculum

From World Relief, a digital skills lesson designed for learners at high intermediate / advanced literacy levels.

Lesson Plan/Activity Guide

PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data

https://www.skillblox.org/skillblox/USUEK8

World Relief

Your Digital Footprint

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your skills.

Quiz/Assessment

PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=28

Literacy Minnesota

Social Media

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your skills.

Quiz/Assessment

CO.4 Post on Social Media
CO.5 Use Social Media
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=25

Literacy Minnesota

Internet Basics

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your skills.

Quiz/Assessment

MO.2 Understand Online Access
EF.11 Connect to Wifi
EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
EF.4 Use the Mouse
IS.5 Use Search Strategies
EF.2 Search the Internet
EF.5 Understand My Computer

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=18

Literacy Minnesota

How to Fill Out a Job Application (Spanish)

User-submitted

Learn how to fill out an online job application. Evaluate websites for security and reliability, complete an online form, and remove private personal information from any share device or internet browser.

Video
Lesson
Lesson Plan/Activity Guide

WO.1 Find a Job Online
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data

https://www.adultedmed.com/workforcetechnology

https://youtu.be/aqmHA3DbvKc

https://www.adultedmed.com/jobapplication

TCALL

Other

Cómo mantenerse a salvo

DigitalLearn.org

Tener problemas de seguridad de entrar en línea? Vamos a discutir aquí esos temores.

eModule

DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
PS.6 Recognize Online Threats

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/por-que-utilizar-una-computadora

https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/por-que-utilizar-una-computadora/lessons/como-mantenerse-a-salvo

Public Library Association

CC-BY-SA