Topic 35: Digital Privacy and Security

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is privacy?

2. Do you use social media? Why or why not?

3. Do you think your personal information is safe online? Why?

4. Have you ever received a suspicious email or message? What did you do?

5. Do you use strong passwords for your online accounts?

6. Do you think people share too much information online? Why or why not?

7. What should you not share on the internet?

8. Do you use public Wi-Fi? Do you think it is safe?

9. Have you ever seen an online scam? What was it about?

10. Do you think social media apps collect too much information?

11. How do you feel about cameras in public places?

12. What would you do if your account got hacked?

13. Do you read privacy policies before using a new website? Why or why not?

14. How do you know if a website is safe to use?

15. Do you think online shopping is safe? Why or why not?

16. What is one thing people can do to stay safe online?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. Why is digital privacy important?

18. What are some risks of sharing personal information online?

19. How do companies use people’s data?

20. What are the dangers of identity theft?

21. Should the government regulate how companies use personal data? Why or why not?

22. How does online tracking work?

23. What is the safest way to protect your online identity?

24. How do social media platforms affect privacy?

25. What do you think about facial recognition technology?

26. Should people be more concerned about digital security? Why?

27. What are the risks of using public Wi-Fi?

28. How can people avoid falling for phishing scams?

29. Do you think children should be taught about digital privacy in school?

30. What are the benefits and dangers of smart home devices?

31. How do cookies and advertisements track users online?

32. Should people delete their old social media accounts? Why or why not?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does the balance between security and privacy affect society?

34. Should governments have the right to access personal online data? Why or why not?

35. How does artificial intelligence impact digital security?

36. What are the ethical concerns of mass surveillance?

37. How can blockchain technology improve online security?

38. What is the role of whistleblowers in digital privacy debates?

39. Should companies be allowed to sell users’ personal data? Why or why not?

40. How do cyberattacks affect businesses and governments?

41. Should people be more cautious about using cloud storage? Why or why not?

42. What is the impact of data breaches on public trust in companies?

43. How does anonymity online affect freedom of speech?

44. Should social media platforms do more to protect users’ privacy?

45. What is the future of cybersecurity in an increasingly digital world?

46. How do different countries approach digital privacy laws?

47. Is it possible to completely protect personal data online? Why or why not?

48. If you could create a law about digital privacy, what would it be and why?