What is personal information?
We all know our own names and where we live. We know the date of our birthday and how old we are. We know what food we like and who makes us laugh on TV. This type of information is called personal information because it is all about a very special person – you!
Keeping personal information private
Some types of personal information can tell others exactly who you are and how to find you. This type of information would include:
- your first name and last name
- the date of your birthday
- your home address
- your photo
We should always make sure any personal information that could tell others who we are is kept private. Keeping something private means only sharing it with a few people you know and trust. A trusted adult might be a family member like a parent, older brother or sister, or an aunt or uncle. It could also be an adult who works at your school like a teacher. Trusting someone means that you know they will look after you and keep you safe. It’s very important not to share private information with anyone we don’t know, even if they are friendly or already know some things about us, like our name.
