Information privacy and security-primary

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Students will learn about personal information security using an innovative approach of thinking from a hacker’s point-of-view. They will learn to create strong passwords and discover just how vulnerable private information can be online. 

Year groups: 5 – 6

Access Information Privacy and Security activity.

A lesson plan is available for teachers. 

Date: On-demand 

Syllabus outcomes

NESA outcomes

PD3-1, PD3-2.

Australian Curriculum version 8.4

ACTDIP022.

ICT capabilities

Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT 

Students apply appropriate practices to recognise the intellectual property for digital information of themselves and others. They use appropriate practices for the physical and logical storage and security of digital information and apply appropriate protocols when using ICT to safely create, communicate or share information. Students gain an understanding of the benefits and consequences of the use of ICT by individuals, groups and communities and the impact of the use of ICT on the fabric of society. In developing and acting with ICT capability, students: 

  • recognise intellectual property 

  • apply digital information security practices 

  • apply personal security protocols 

  • identify the impacts of ICT in society. 

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