Data Privacy and Digital Ethics - SSS 1 Plan

LESSON PLAN

DATA PRIVACY AND DIGITAL ETHICS

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	SSS 1
Term	Second Term
Week	9
Topic	Data Privacy and Digital Ethics
Duration	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Date	________________

1. Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define data privacy and digital ethics.
2. Identify different types of personal data.
3. Explain responsible use of digital technologies.
4. Define cyberbullying, identify its effects and describe appropriate responses.
5. State ways of protecting personal information online.
6. Explain digital footprints and distinguish between active and passive digital footprints.
7. Explain the importance of data protection laws and identify Nigeria's data protection regulator.

2. Previous Knowledge

Students have learnt about cybersecurity threats and ways to protect computer systems. They are familiar with using the Internet, social media, email and other digital communication platforms.

3. Instructional Materials

• Computer system or smartphone.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Charts showing examples of personal data and digital footprints.
• Sample social media posts and online communication scenarios.
• Case studies illustrating cyberbullying and responsible online behaviour.
• CMPNOTE SSS 1 Week 9 lesson note on Data Privacy and Digital Ethics.

4. Teaching Methods

Explanation, discussion, questioning and answering, case-study analysis, demonstration and guided classroom activities.

5. Presentation

Time	Teacher's Activities	Students' Activities
5 minutes	Reviews the previous lesson on cybersecurity and asks students what personal information they share online.	Recall previous knowledge and give examples of personal information that should be protected.
10 minutes	Defines data privacy and digital ethics and explains their importance in everyday digital activities.	Take notes, define the terms and explain why privacy and ethical behaviour matter online.
10 minutes	Identifies types of personal data and discusses responsible sharing, consent, copyright and respectful online communication.	Identify examples of personal data and suggest responsible ways to handle other people's information and digital content.
15 minutes	Explains cyberbullying, its forms and effects, and appropriate responses such as keeping evidence, blocking, reporting and seeking help.	Discuss cyberbullying scenarios and suggest safe, respectful responses that support affected students.
10 minutes	Explains ways of protecting personal data, including strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, privacy settings and careful sharing.	List practical ways to protect personal information when using social media and other online services.
10 minutes	Explains digital footprints, active and passive footprints, and the purpose of data protection laws in Nigeria.	Differentiate between active and passive digital footprints and identify the Nigeria Data Protection Commission as the data protection regulator.
20 minutes	Summarises the lesson, leads a safe-or-unsafe activity, asks evaluation questions and corrects misunderstandings.	Participate in the activity, answer evaluation questions and summarise responsible digital practices.

6. Evaluation

Ask students the following questions:

1. Define data privacy and digital ethics.
2. List six examples of personal data.
3. State five principles of responsible digital behaviour.
4. What is cyberbullying? Mention four examples and three appropriate responses.
5. Explain five ways of protecting personal information online.
6. Define digital footprint and distinguish between active and passive digital footprints.
7. What is the purpose of data protection laws, and what is the name of Nigeria's data protection regulator?

7. Assignment

1. Write short notes on data privacy, digital ethics and digital footprint.
2. List five effects of cyberbullying and explain five responsible ways of responding to it.
3. Prepare ten rules for protecting personal information when using social media.
4. Explain the importance of data protection laws to students, schools and organisations.

8. Reference

• CMPNOTE: SSS 1 Digital Technologies — Second Term, Week 9 Lesson Note on Data Privacy and Digital Ethics.
• Teacher's instructional materials and classroom case studies.

CMPNOTE | Digital Technologies Lesson Plan