What NOT to Share Online


When online, you should NOT share your personal information. If someone gains access to your personal information, you could become a victim of identity theft. Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information and then uses it to buy things with your money.

Personal information includes:

  • Your name
  • Your phone number
  • Your address
  • Your banking information
  • Your Social Security Number

Tips to Keep Your Identify Safe

You should NOT share your daily schedule, like your appointments, trips, or work.

You should NOT share your current location.

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Tool: Stay Safe Online

Learn more about protecting your identity and staying safe online. Check out these tools below!

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Activity: Being Aware of What You Share – Online Safety

Use this activity to learn more about what you should and should not share online. You can print the activity or look at it online and write your answers on your own.

If you are interested in learning more about online and cell phone safety, you can look at the Online and Cell Phone Safety topic on this website.