Information Privacy
What it is: Information privacy means you control who can see your personal data and how it is used.
Purpose: It protects your safety, respects your rights, and helps services you use stay trustworthy.
Example: When you sign up for a game, you decide what details to share and whether the game can use your location.
- Tips to protect privacy: use privacy settings, limit what you share, and read what permissions an app asks for.
Tradeoff
What it is: A tradeoff happens when you give up one thing to get another. You can't have both fully at the same time.
Purpose: It helps you make smart choices with limited resources like time, money, or privacy.
Example: Sharing a little personal info might speed up a login. You gain convenience but lose some privacy.
- Tips to think about: weigh what you gain against what you lose, and choose the option that fits your priorities at that moment.
System security
What it is: System security is keeping computers, networks, and data safe from harm.
Purpose: It prevents hacking, theft, and damage, and keeps services reliable.
Example: Using strong passwords, updating software, and keeping backups protects you from attacks.
- Tips to improve security: use unique passwords, enable updates, and back up important files regularly.