We want to have fun with our contest this summer, but we also really want everyone to stay safe! It is important to protect your privacy in videos that you post online. Watch Peter explain how to stay safe.
Peter’s 5 steps to protecting your safety and privacy are:
- Don’t give out any unnecessary personal information. For example: use your first name only – no last names!
- It’s fine to mention what state you live in, but there is no need to tell us which town.
- Don’t show location specific information in your video: for example, don’t stand in front of a street sign or mailbox showing your house number.
- Be aware that anyone with an internet connection will be able to see your video. Don’t put anything in there that you don’t want the whole world to see.
- Ask an adult to review your video just to make sure they think it’s safe too.
You don’t have to appear in your video! It’s ok to wear a funny disguise or to just show your project. Do whatever you are comfortable with.