Safety Issues:
Electrocution (spills, live cables):
Causes: Spilling liquids on electronic devices or equipment with exposed wires can lead to electrocution. Using faulty cables or improperly grounded equipment increases the risk.
Prevention Strategies:
Keep drinks and liquids away from electrical devices.
Use cables and equipment with proper insulation.
Ensure that outlets and power strips are properly grounded.
Install circuit breakers to protect against electrical faults.
Fire (overloaded sockets, overheating):
Causes: Overloading electrical outlets with too many devices, or leaving electronic equipment on for long periods, can cause overheating and potential fires.
Prevention Strategies:
Never overload power strips or electrical outlets.
Turn off devices when not in use.
Use equipment that has proper safety certifications.
Ensure adequate ventilation for electronic devices to prevent overheating.
Tripping (trailing cables):
Causes: Cables left on the floor or in walkways can cause people to trip and fall.
Prevention Strategies:
Keep cables organized and out of pathways.
Use cable management systems or cable covers to avoid tripping hazards.
Regularly check and maintain cables to prevent tangling.
Injuries (falling equipment):
Causes: Equipment or devices not properly secured may fall and cause injury.
Prevention Strategies:
Secure heavy equipment and devices on shelves or desks to avoid falling.
Use stable furniture to support heavy electronics.
Ensure cables and devices are safely stored to avoid accidental falls.
Data Protection:
Principles of Data Protection Acts:
These laws set out the rules for how personal data should be collected, stored, and used. They emphasize data security, user consent, and transparency.
Need for Data Protection Legislation:
Ensures individuals' personal data is kept safe.
Protects people from misuse of their data and prevents data breaches.
Personal Data:
Characteristics of Personal and Sensitive Data:
Personal Data: Information that can identify an individual, such as name, address, date of birth, and photos.
Sensitive Data: Information that requires more protection, such as medical history, religious beliefs, and financial information.
Need for Confidentiality and Protection:
Personal and sensitive data must be protected to prevent misuse, identity theft, and breaches of privacy.
eSafety:
Need for eSafety:
Protecting individuals while they use the internet, email, social media, and engage in online gaming is essential to prevent harm, fraud, and abuse.
Minimizing Dangers:
Internet:
Trusted Websites: Ensure that websites visited are legitimate and secure (look for HTTPS).
Age-appropriate Search Engines: Use search engines designed for children to filter inappropriate content.
Email:
Unknown Senders: Avoid opening emails or attachments from unknown or suspicious sources.
Personal Data/Image Risks: Never share personal information or sensitive images through email unless it's to a trusted recipient.
Social Media:
Blocking/Reporting: Block or report individuals engaging in harmful or inappropriate behavior.
Meeting Online Contacts: Be cautious when meeting online contacts in real life, ensuring safety and security.
Inappropriate Content: Protect children from inappropriate content through privacy settings and parental controls.
Inappropriate Language: Promote respectful communication, discourage hate speech and bullying.
Confidentiality: Avoid sharing confidential information on social media platforms.
Online Gaming:
Real Names: Avoid using real names in online gaming to protect privacy.
Personal/Financial Data: Never share personal or financial information while gaming online, as it may be exploited.
Threats to Data:
Hacking:
Protective Measures: Use firewalls, secure passwords, encryption, and regular software updates to defend against hacking attempts.
Phishing, Pharming, Smishing, Vishing:
Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to steal personal information via fake websites or emails.
Pharming: Redirecting users to fraudulent websites to steal personal data.
Smishing: Phishing attempts via SMS or text messages.
Vishing: Voice phishing, where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations to steal data over the phone.
Prevention Methods: Be cautious of unsolicited messages, use multi-factor authentication (MFA), verify the authenticity of contacts or requests, and do not click on suspicious links.
Viruses, Malware:
Preventative Actions: Install and update antivirus software, avoid downloading files from untrusted sources, and be cautious with email attachments.
Card Fraud:
Shoulder Surfing: Protect PINs and card information from prying eyes.
Cloning: Use anti-cloning devices and regularly monitor your bank statements.
Key Logging: Use on-screen keyboards or encryption software to avoid keylogging.
Protection of Data:
Biometrics:
Use of Biometric Data: Fingerprints, face recognition, iris scans, etc., are used for authentication and enhancing security.
Digital Certificates:
Purpose and Contents: A digital certificate verifies the identity of a website or individual in online transactions. It contains a public key and the identity of the certificate holder.
Secure Socket Layer (SSL):
Encrypted Links: SSL creates secure, encrypted connections between a web server and a browser, ensuring that sensitive data (like credit card info) is transmitted securely.
Encryption:
Purpose for Data Protection: Encryption converts data into a code to prevent unauthorized access. It’s especially important for protecting sensitive data during storage or transmission.
Firewalls:
Purpose: Firewalls filter incoming and outgoing network traffic, blocking potential security threats from external sources.
Two-factor Authentication (2FA):
Purpose and Function: Requires two forms of verification (e.g., a password and a code sent to your phone) to access an account, adding an extra layer of security.
User ID and Password:
How They Increase Security: Ensuring strong, unique passwords (and using a combination of both letters, numbers, and symbols) prevents unauthorized access to accounts. Regularly updating passwords and avoiding reusing them across multiple sites also increases security.
Physical safety around technology involves ensuring that devices and cables are safely managed to prevent electrocution, fire, and tripping hazards.
eSafety involves protecting personal data online, minimizing risks from internet activities, email, social media, and online gaming, while also encouraging responsible behavior online.
Security of data includes protecting sensitive information from threats like hacking, phishing, viruses, and card fraud, using tools like encryption, firewalls, and biometrics to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.