Privacy is dead, or so the saying goes. Thanks to constant tracking online, Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, Instagram, blogs, and all the rest, we have all killed, or helped murder, the concept of privacy in the digital era. Nothing is secret anymore, either because we don't want it to be, or just don't realize the consequences of living our lives through computer systems that can record our every move. Might as well just lay it all out there. After all, if you don't have anything to hide, you don't have anything to fear – right? Read the rest of the article
Useful resources for Parents and Carers
This article discusses the issues relating to what happens when our online behaviour is put under scrutiny.
Clear and useful poster/graphic when discussing what it means to be a digital citizen
A clear and informal (be aware there is some language you may want to change if using in class) blog post explaining why we shouldn't succumb to 'liking' links which are designed to gain mass exposure within the Facebook community.
CEOP video produced to help parents and carers develop strategies to keep their children safe online.
The Guardian website has a selection of articles and resources looking in-depth at the various issues concerning online privacy. There's advice on how to manage your online identity (including how to delete it), discussions by privacy experts and more.
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