Crimes in the sphere of information technology
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write four features of a strong password.
Long; a mix of letters, digits and symbols; no personal details; different for each service.
2
Name three signs of a phishing message.
It rushes or scares you; asks for a code or password; contains a suspicious link and spelling mistakes.
3
Fictional case: a young clerk entered the boss’s reports on a work computer without permission. Which right and rule were broken?
The organisation’s information protection and access rules were broken; unauthorised access may lead to administrative or criminal liability.
4
Explain in 3 sentences the balance between freedom of information and the privacy of personal data.
The right to receive information matters, but another person’s data may not be spread without consent; public-interest information is free while private secrets are protected.
5
Write three practical steps to improve digital safety on your own phone.
Turn on a screen lock and updates; install apps only from official stores; use two-step verification.