Overview
Students have a discussion on the different levels of security they would like for personal data. Once the class has developed an understanding of the importance of privacy, they learn about the process of encrypting information by enciphering a note for a partner and deciphering the partner's note. The class concludes with a discussion about the importance of both physical and digital security.Vocab
- Decrypt - to change information so that its hidden meaning is shown
- Encrypt - to change information so that its meaning is hidden
Resources
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Keeping Data Secret - Activity Guide (copy as MS Word, Google Doc)