Privacy quiz

How privacy aware are you?

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According to a 2021 study by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, almost half of Canadians (48%) are extremely concerned about people using information available about them online to attempt to steal their identity. Fortunately, there are many steps we all can take to protect ourselves and our privacy in our digital world. Do you know where to start?

Test your privacy know-how with this quiz.

Which of these is NOT a best practice when trying to protect your privacy online?
What personal information do websites and apps have the ability to collect about you?
What is PIPEDA?
Your “personal information” consists of:
When using IoT devices in your home, it’s best to:
The best way to protect your personal information when shopping online is:
If you suspect or know that you’re a victim of identity theft or fraud, you should:
Generally speaking, privacy settings:
One privacy best practice is “keeping your digital household clean”. This means:
How can you limit the information that is collected and stored about you when using the Internet?