Curated Collection for Ongoing Privacy Education
Comprehensive K-12 digital citizenship curriculum with free lesson plans, videos, and resources covering privacy, security, digital footprint, and more. Excellent teacher resource with age-appropriate materials for all grade levels.
Leading nonprofit defending digital privacy, free speech, and innovation. Provides student-friendly guides including "Surveillance Self-Defense" with practical privacy protection tips. Excellent resource for understanding digital rights and current privacy issues.
Government resource with practical information about COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), online safety tips, and guidance for parents and educators. Authoritative source for understanding privacy laws affecting children.
Nonprofit consumer advocacy organization providing comprehensive privacy resources, fact sheets, and guides. Excellent for understanding specific privacy rights and how to exercise them.
Age-appropriate resources from National Center for Missing & Exploited Children focused on internet safety, including privacy protection. Interactive games, videos, and lesson plans for K-12.
Interactive games and activities from Canada's Privacy Commissioner teaching kids about privacy. Age-appropriate content for elementary and middle school students.
Search engine that doesn't track users or personalize search results based on browsing history. Great alternative to Google for privacy-conscious searching. Also offers browser extensions that block trackers.
Free browser extension from Electronic Frontier Foundation that automatically blocks invisible trackers while you browse. User-friendly tool for teaching about how tracking works.
Free, open-source messaging app with end-to-end encryption. Recommended by privacy experts and security professionals. Good example of privacy-respecting communication tool for discussing with students.
Free service to check if your email or phone number has been compromised in a data breach. Educational tool for discussing data breaches and password security. Use with parent permission for middle schoolers.
Platform: Netflix | Length: 94 minutes | Rating: PG-13
Documentary featuring tech insiders explaining how social media platforms use AI to manipulate users and harvest data. Powerful but intense - preview before showing to middle schoolers and consider watching relevant excerpts rather than full film. Excellent for sparking discussion about personalization algorithms and data collection.
Collection of short (2-5 minute) animated videos covering privacy topics at appropriate levels for different ages. Topics include digital footprint, passwords, location sharing, and more. Perfect for classroom use.
Search for "privacy," "data," or "surveillance" to find engaging animated lessons about privacy concepts. Each video includes discussion questions and additional resources. Particularly good: "What does the internet know about you?" and "How computer memory works."
Age Level: 13+ | Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Compelling novel about a tech-savvy teenager who fights back against government surveillance after a terrorist attack. Explores themes of privacy, security, civil liberties, and activism. Accessible to middle schoolers and sparks important discussions about surveillance in society.
Age Level: 8-12 | Format: Interactive Curriculum
Free curriculum and online game teaching kids about internet safety, privacy, and security. While created by Google, offers valuable lessons about protecting personal information. Includes printable activity sheets and family guides.
Age Level: 12+ | Genre: Non-Fiction
Accessible introduction to cybersecurity concepts including privacy protection, encryption, and safe online practices. Written in clear language suitable for young teens interested in learning more about digital security.
Audience: Adults | Level: Intermediate
Practical guide to protecting privacy online from legendary hacker-turned-security-consultant. Covers everything from passwords to anonymous browsing. Helps educators understand technical aspects of privacy protection to better teach students.
Audience: Parents and Educators | Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Practical advice for navigating digital parenting challenges including privacy concerns, screen time, and online safety. Written by youth expert who understands both technology and child development.
Audience: Adults | Level: Advanced
Explores how big data and algorithms can perpetuate inequality and invade privacy. Helps educators understand deeper implications of AI and data collection beyond individual privacy concerns. Important for contextualizing social justice aspects of data privacy.
Detailed privacy and safety ratings of popular apps, websites, and games used by kids and teens. Each review includes information about what data is collected, how it's used, and whether parental controls are available. Essential resource for educators and parents.
Regularly updated research about how teenagers use technology and think about privacy. Provides valuable data about current trends in teen social media use, privacy concerns, and digital behaviors. Search site for "teen" and "privacy" for relevant reports.
Comprehensive resource about student data privacy in educational technology. Includes state-by-state privacy law information and guidance for evaluating edtech tools. Essential for educators using technology in classroom.
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