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Whether on social networks, online contests or on sites requiring registration, children are led to reveal a lot of personal information that can then be used by marketing professionals or worse, by criminals!
“Fundamentally, the Internet is an unregulated universe in which users are constantly asked to provide information, regardless of their age; however, children do not always have the skills to protect their privacy on the sites they visit, ”said Matthew Johnson, director of education for the Media Education Network.
Education is a great way to prevent the disclosure of too much personal information. Among the tools available, the Media Education Network has just launched Privacy hackers, a game for children aged 7 to 9. In this game, different scenarios invite them to provide personal information. If they make the right choice, they receive a portion of the treasure map. The goal is to get them to explore different situations they may find themselves in and help them understand what is and is not okay to reveal. During the game, children have access to a “mentor” who offers advice on request. "This approach helps to develop in them the important skill of asking for help from an adult they trust when they are not sure of the right choice to make," says the site. .
Media Education Network also offers, Play without being played, the first adventure of the three little pigs in cyberspace. Aimed at 8-10 year olds, it covers online marketing, privacy and meeting strangers. We can also find other games here.
The Media Literacy Network also offers information on protection of the privacy of young people intended for adults. The WebAverti site also offers a lot of relevant information.
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