Digital Security and Privacy

The last element of digital citizenship is digital security and privacy. Digital Security and Privacy is the electronic precautions to guarantee safety. Viruses, worms and other bots can be passed along from one system to another just like an illness. When using devices in school or at home, understanding and being aware of attacks and how to prevent them are important skills for today and into the future.

Privacy and security are related. Privacy relates to any rights you have to control your personal information and how it’s used. While security refers to how your personal information is protected.