Know your data rights: Your right to data protection

“Know your data rights” is a self-contained classroom topic that introduces students to the safe handling of personal data. Many people may need to hold some personal data about us, for example, a school or college, doctor, hospital, employer etc. We may also have access to other people’s personal data in the future through work or a social activity so it is important to know some fundamental aspects of how to handle it correctly and legally.
This topic supports the learning outcomes in the Association for Careers Education and Guidance (ACEG) framework for career and work-related learning at Key Stage 4 but can be used with a range of groups depending on their needs and abilities, and provides good evidence of lesson planning. Two files are included with this topic. The first file is a lesson plan, worksheets and suggested running order for the activities. The lesson plan also includes differentiated learning goals, reflective questions and a “before and after” review of learning relating to this topic. The second file is a slide show presentation which can be used with a whiteboard or pc/laptop and projector, to add structure to the lesson for students. The slideshow has the same running order as the lesson plan, and includes modern and striking imagery to appeal to young adult learners.