Privacy & Security Worksheet

Be a Smart Creator. Keep yourself and others safe — including in chats with the AI mentor.

Think before you share!

When you build games and websites, you share your ideas with the whole internet. Some things should stay private — forever. Some things are awesome to share. This worksheet helps you tell the difference.

What is Personal Information (PII)?

List 5 things that are personal information you should NEVER put online or in your game.

Spot the PII

Tap each box that contains PII. (These are realistic examples of things kids might type into games and AI mentor chats.)

Talking to the AI mentor

The AI mentor is a tool, not a person. Your teacher and parent can read every message. Which of these are okay to type?

"How do I make the player jump higher?"

"My phone number is 555-1234, text me when it's done"

"Can you help me name my dragon character?"

"What's your real name? Are you a person?"

The AI is a tool, not a friend. Stay focused on your game.

"Add a high-score table that shows the player's name"

Studio nicknames only — never real names.

Golden rule: if you wouldn't shout it across a crowded room, don't type it into the AI.

Why should we protect our information?

Write a sentence or two about why it's important to keep personal information private — especially in games you publish on the internet.

Smart choices

What are 3 smart things you can do to keep yourself and others safe online?

Before you publish…

Check every box before you click publish. If any are unchecked, fix it or ask for help first.

No real names anywhere in my game — not mine, not my friends', not my family's.No home address, phone number, email, or school name.No photos of myself or other real people.I used my studio nickname, not my real username from other sites.Any art, music, or characters from someone else either have permission or are clearly inspiration I made my own.I'm kind and respectful in every word that shows up on screen.I tested it and it works the way I want.A teacher or parent reviewed it with me before I clicked publish.

I'm a Privacy & Security Superhero

I will make smart choices, protect my information, and help others do the same.

I read this whole worksheet, I understand it, and I promise to follow it whenever I'm building or playing in our game studio.

Signed (your studio nickname)

Date

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