How to Protect your privacy?

12. Privacy and personal information

• Privacy means your right to control your personal information and protect yourself from unwanted attention or misuse. 
• Personal information can include your full name, phone number, address, email, age, and other private details. 
• If this information is stolen or misused, it can lead to identity theft, where someone uses your personal data for fraud or crime.

13. How personal information can be stolen

• Personal information can be stolen in many ways. 
• Examples include phishing (fake emails or messages to trick people), pretexting (pretending to be someone else), stealing wallets or documents, and collecting data from online activity. 
• This shows why students must be careful when sharing information online or responding to suspicious messages.

14. How to protect your privacy

• To protect your privacy, do not share personal details carelessly. 
• Be careful with phone calls, emails, websites, and apps asking for private information. 
• Store important documents safely, check financial statements regularly, and read app permissions before allowing access to your data. 
• Simple good habits can reduce privacy risks.