Privacy Concerns in the Digital Age
Useful Vocabulary and Phrases
- data breach (n) – unauthorized access to private data
- personal information (n) – details about an individual, such as name, address, etc.
- surveillance (n) – close monitoring of people or data
- cybersecurity (n) – protection of internet-connected systems and data
- encryption (n) – process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access
- data collection (n) – gathering information from users
- identity theft (n) – stealing someone’s personal information to commit fraud
- privacy policy (n) – rules that explain how data is collected and used
- digital footprint (n) – trail of data left by users online
- data protection (n) – measures to safeguard personal data
Exercises:
Task 1: Write sentences from given cues. Make changes to the cues when needed.
Companies / collect / personal information / without / consent.
Data breaches / cause / identity theft / and / financial loss.
Encryption / important / protect / data / from hackers.
Users / need / understand / privacy policy / before / sharing / information.
Task 2: Vocabulary list for fill in the blanks
data breach | personal information | surveillance | cybersecurity | encryption | data collection | identity theft | privacy policy | digital footprint | data protection
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the list above.
In the digital age, concerns about (1) ____________ have increased dramatically. Many companies engage in (2) ____________ without fully informing users, putting their (3) ____________ at risk. Cybercriminals often exploit (4) ____________ to commit (5) ____________, leading to serious financial and emotional consequences.
To counter these threats, robust (6) ____________ measures such as (7) ____________ are essential to safeguard data. Users should be aware of the (8) ____________ of websites and apps to understand how their data is handled. Additionally, constant (9) ____________ raises ethical questions about personal freedom and privacy. Protecting one’s (10) ____________ is vital in maintaining trust in the digital world.
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Task 1:
- Companies collect personal information without consent.
- Data breaches cause identity theft and financial loss.
- Encryption is important to protect data from hackers.
- Users need to understand privacy policies before sharing information.
Task 2:
- privacy concerns
- data collection
- personal information
- data breaches
- identity theft
- cybersecurity
- encryption
- privacy policy
- surveillance
- digital footprint