Data Privacy Protection

Lesson Content

(A ) Introduction
Data privacy means keeping your personal information safe.
Examples: name, address, phone number, photos, passwords.

(B.) Why Protect Personal Data?
– Stop people from pretending to be you.
– Keep accounts and money safe.
– Avoid embarrassment online.

(C.) Types of Information to Keep Safe
– Basic info, school info, photos, bank details.

(D.) Dangers to Data Privacy
– Fake emails (phishing), hackers, strangers asking for info, unsafe Wi-Fi.

(E.) How to Keep Your Data Safe
– Strong passwords,
Here are five good examples of strong passwords (each has a mix of upper- & lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters — but are still memorable):

💡 Tips for creating your own strong password:

• Use at least 12 characters.
• Combine uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
• Avoid using personal info (birthday, name, phone).
• Use a passphrase (three or more random words with symbols/numbers).

  Store them safely in a password manager, not in a public place.

  R!verStone_47

  2. B3ll@Sunset99

  3. M0on&St@r_84

  4. Tr33H0use$45

  5. L!ghtBlue_P@rk77

  don’t share them, don’t post personal info, lock your devices, ask adults before filling forms.

(F.) Rules and Laws
– NDPR in Nigeria,

It’s a set of rules issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in January 2019 to protect the privacy and rights of people whose personal data is collected or processed in Nigeria.

Here’s a simple breakdown of the NDPR:

Full name: Nigeria Data Protection Regulation

Purpose: To safeguard the personal information of Nigerians and ensure organizations handle data responsibly.

Scope: Applies to anyone (individual or organization) that collects, stores, processes, or shares personal data of Nigerian citizens or residents.

GDPR in Europe protect people’s data.

(G.) Tools That Help
– Password managers, antivirus, VPN.

(H.) Good Habits
– Think before sharing, report strange messages, help friends stay safe.

(I.) Scenarios
1. Free data message asking for password.
2. Friend asks for your password.
3. Logging in on public Wi-Fi.

Teaching Strategies

-CTCA

– Cogital LMS

– Lecture

Conclusion

Protect your personal information. Think before you share and talk to an adult if unsure.
Key message: Keep your data private, keep yourself safe.

We have come to the end of our lesson. You can now go to the multiple choice questions section to answer the questions on this topic.