5.2.4 Social issues:

• The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas in terms of their opportunities to access and use information and communication technologies
• What is the primary impact of misinformation amplified by technology?

  Distrust in institutions
• What are the main channels through which technology spreads misinformation?

  Social media and online news sites
• Why is understanding the difference between facts, opinions, and misinformation important?

  For responsible online engagement
• Data collection by companies and governments is a primary privacy concern for individuals with digital access
• Targeted advertising relies on user data and online behavior.


  True
• Limiting the amount of personal information shared online is a strategy to protect privacy.

  True
• The digital divide can perpetuate existing inequalities.


  True
• Match the information type with its definition:

  Facts ↔️ Statements verified with evidence

  Opinions ↔️ Personal beliefs or views

  Misinformation ↔️ False or inaccurate information
• Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread unintentionally
• Privacy is the ability to seclude oneself or personal information.


  True
• What type of surveillance is increased for individuals with a digital footprint?

  Monitoring through digital technologies
• In the digital age, privacy concerns have become increasingly important due to the widespread use of digital technologies
• Match the privacy concerns with their implications for individuals with and without digital access:

  Data Collection ↔️ Increased data collection by companies and governments ||| Limited data collection due to lack of digital access

  Surveillance ↔️ Potential for increased surveillance and monitoring ||| Reduced surveillance due to lack of digital footprint

  Identity Theft ↔️ Increased risk of identity theft and fraud ||| Lower risk of identity theft due to limited digital presence

  Targeted Advertising ↔️ Personalized advertising based on user data ||| Reduced targeted advertising due to lack of digital engagement
• Securing digital devices and accounts with strong passwords and two-factor authentication is a strategy to protect privacy
• Cyberbullying refers to the use of digital technologies to harass, threaten, or embarrass an individual.


  True
• Cyberbullying can have severe consequences for individuals.


  True
• The digital divide refers to the gap in access to information and communication technologies (ICTs).


  True
• The digital divide can perpetuate existing inequalities.

  True
• Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread unintentionally and can influence public opinion
• Understanding the differences between facts, opinions, and misinformation is crucial for responsible online engagement.


  True
• Individuals without digital access have a lower risk of identity theft
• Why is data collection increased for individuals with digital access?

  Online activities
• Cyberbullying is the use of digital technologies to harass, threaten, or embarrass an individual
• What is the main reason individuals without digital access are less exposed to cyberbullying?

  Lack of digital presence
• Match the impact of technology addiction with its description:

  Physical Health ↔️ Eye strain, headaches

  Mental Health ↔️ Depression, anxiety

  Social Relationships ↔️ Strained interactions

  Academic/Professional ↔️ Poor productivity
• Ethical considerations in data usage are essential due to the widespread collection of personal data.

  True
• What is one potential issue related to algorithmic bias in data usage?

  Reflecting societal biases
• Individuals without digital access are at a lower risk of malware infections.

  True
• What are the two primary threats introduced by digital technologies?

  Security risks and cybercrime
• Online communities are virtual spaces where people with shared interests can interact


  True
• Cyberbullying in online communities can lead to harassment and other forms of negative online interactions
• What is a social impact of the digital divide for individuals without access?

  Social exclusion
• Facts are statements that can be verified with evidence


  True
• What is the definition of privacy in the digital age?

  Seclusion of information
• What is the definition of privacy in the digital age?

  Seclude oneself selectively
• Individuals without digital access are more likely to face surveillance through digital technologies.

  False
• What is one strategy to protect personal privacy online?

  Limit information shared
• Reviewing privacy settings is unnecessary for protecting personal data online.

  False
• The key impacts of cyberbullying include psychological harm and online reputation damage