Digital Safety, Privacy & Security Basics

Digital Safety, Privacy & Security Basics

Your digital safety is built from a few simple habits. This lesson covers passwords, privacy settings and staying alert to scams.

Passwords made simple

• Use a long passphrase (e.g. three random words) rather than a short password
• Use a different password per account — a password manager can remember them all
• Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for email and banking at minimum
• Never reuse the same password on important and unimportant services

Privacy in practice

1. Check what personal information you post publicly on social media
2. Set your social profiles to private and review app permissions
3. Be sceptical of urgent requests for money, gift cards or personal details
4. Keep your computer and phone updated so you get the latest security fixes

Key takeaway: Security is a set of tiny habits: unique passwords, 2FA, private settings and healthy scepticism.