Grades 9 to 12 presentation/Secondary III to V in Quebec

Protecting Your Online Rep

Canadian teens are communicating online more than ever before. It’s a great way for them to stay connected with friends. But, for all the benefits, communicating online can also pose risks to their privacy.

During the last few years, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has been conducting research and discussions with high school students on the subject of privacy and the Internet. We wanted to know how we could help them use online tools in a fun way that they won’t regret later on in life. The feedback we received from both students and teachers was valuable. Many of them indicated that they would find a presentation about these topics, useful. We decided to develop a presentation for teachers and other community leaders that talks about the impact of some online activities on privacy, and how young people can control the risk.

Our youth presentation package offers all the tools necessary to provide an engaging and effective presentation right in your own school or community. The goal of this tool is to help demonstrate to young people, in Grades 9 to 12 (Secondary III to V in Quebec) how technology can affect their privacy, and what they can do to build a secure online identity while keeping their personal information safe.

What will you find in this package?

1. A PowerPoint Presentation (This is a large file and may take a few minutes to download depending on your connection speed. This presentation is best viewed on the big screen and not in printed form.): This presentation has been designed to appeal to young people in Grades 9 to 12 (Secondary III to V in Quebec). It’s packed with helpful information and examples.

2. Speaking Notes (PDF) : The speaking notes are numbered to match the PowerPoint slides. There are class discussion topics that follow some of the slides. Everything is presented in a chronological order so it is easy to follow.

3. A chance to provide your feedback: Give us your feedback at presentation@priv.gc.ca and let us learn from your experiences so that we can continue to improve the tool.

Who is the target audience?

The target audience for this presentation is young people in Grades 9 to 12 (Secondary III to V in Quebec). We also offer a presentation for grades 7 and 8 (Secondary I and II in Quebec) that you can find here. We are currently developing a presentation for young people in grades 4 to 6. When this presentation is ready, we will post it to the web site (www.youthprivacy.ca).

How can you get involved?

We want you to take this presentation and make it your own. You can present this material in schools, to young people you invite to your local library, to youth groups, or simply to your own kids and their friends.

How long is the presentation?

The presentation takes roughly 30 minutes to deliver, but can take longer if you allow time for the class discussion topics.

Vie privée or Privacy?

Everything is available in French and English!

What if you need help or have questions?

Public education officers at our Office will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. You can contact them at presentation@priv.gc.ca.

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