Private and Personal Information

This video educates young viewers on the importance of distinguishing between personal and private information when sharing online. It emphasizes the need to think before sharing and to seek permission from a trusted adult when it comes to private details.

Take a look in the mirror. What do you see? Yourself, of course. But who are you? What makes you, you? There are lots of things: your personality, your favorite food, your pet, or your favorite movie. Sharing this personal information on your phone or computer can be a lot of fun and can help you connect with other people. Sharing something fun that happened keeps a great memory alive, and sharing what you know teaches other people new ideas. Before you share, however, it's important to pause and think. Some information about you, like your full name, your address, or your date of birth, can be used to identify you individually. This information is private and should not be shared online unless you get permission first from an adult you trust. So, when it comes to sharing about you, personal info can be okay. But private info? No way. Think before you share—with friends, with your community, and with the world. So, what information do you share online? For more information, visit www.FEMA.gov.