Data Privacy and Misinformation – Targeting specific individuals in disinformation campaigns
Parents and staff are concerned that some students are receiving disturbing political messages and ads on Facebook. How can students avoid becoming victims of targeted disinformation?
Activity
2. Discuss the following questions.
What exactly did Cambridge Analytica do?
Why should K-12 educators and students be concerned about data breaches?
How are data used to misinform the public?
What can students at your school do to avoid being misdirected by disinformation?
3. Create one of the following:
Letter to parents explaining how they can help their children protect their personal data.
Memo to staff explaining steps they can take to help students learn strategies to protect their personal data.
Additional Resources
Workshop Scenarios
Digital Response Drill 2.0 Scenarios