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

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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
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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
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Internet Basics for Older Adults

Senior Planet

  • PDF
  • 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
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How to Limit Tracking in iPhone Apps

Senior Planet

  • 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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzcJJ_F_ubc
AARP
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How to Limit Tracking in Android Apps

Senior Planet

  • 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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_LM9aALx4I
AARP
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How to Adjust Alexa Recording Settings

Senior Planet

  • 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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDa90r8T4P0
AARP
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Data Privacy and Online Tracking (High Intermediate/Advanced)

Digital Literacy Skills Curriculum

  • Lesson Plan/Activity Guide
  • PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
https://www.skillblox.org/skillblox/USUEK8
World Relief
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Your Digital Footprint

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

  • 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
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Social Media

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

  • 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
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Internet Basics

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

  • 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
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How to Fill Out a Job Application (Spanish)

User-submitted

  • Lesson Plan/Activity Guide
  • Video
  • Lesson
  • 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
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Cómo mantenerse a salvo

DigitalLearn.org

  • 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