๐ Topic Summary
Imagine your personal data like building blocks that make you, you! This data includes things like your name, age, address, and even your favorite color. In computer science, we need to understand how to store, use, and protect this information. This unplugged activity will explore how computers handle this kind of personal data using simple, hands-on exercises, without requiring any digital devices. This way we can learn important concepts such as data storage, encryption and privacy in a very easy and intuitive way.
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Encryption |
A. A unique identifier for a specific piece of data. |
| 2. Data Privacy |
B. The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access. |
| 3. Algorithm |
C. Protecting personal information from being accessed by unauthorized individuals or organizations. |
| 4. Record |
D. A set of related data items stored together. |
| 5. Unique ID |
E. A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem. |
๐ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the words: data, privacy, algorithm, information, protect.
Personal ______ is any piece of ______ that can identify you. It's important to ______ this data and maintain ______. An ______ can be used to process this data securely.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is it important to think about the ethics of collecting and storing personal data, even in simple computer programs or games?