Neftaly Community Workshops: Safe Handling of Personal Data

Overview:
Neftaly offers interactive, peer-led workshops to educate youth and community members on protecting personal data in daily life, online activities, and educational or work environments. These workshops aim to empower participants with practical knowledge, skills, and strategies to stay safe and make informed decisions about their personal information.

Workshop Objectives:

• Raise awareness about personal data and its value.
• Teach safe practices for sharing and storing personal information online and offline.
• Highlight common risks such as phishing, scams, identity theft, and social media oversharing.
• Equip participants with tools and strategies to protect themselves and their community.
• Encourage responsible digital citizenship and data privacy advocacy.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Understanding Personal Data: What it is and why it matters.
2. Safe Online Practices: Passwords, two-factor authentication, and secure accounts.
3. Social Media Awareness: Privacy settings, oversharing, and digital footprints.
4. Recognizing Scams and Phishing: How to spot suspicious messages or websites.
5. Data Protection at Home and Work: Safe storage, backups, and device security.
6. Peer-to-Peer Guidance: How to help friends and family stay safe online.

Who Should Attend:

• Youth and students
• Community volunteers and leaders
• Parents and guardians
• Anyone interested in improving personal data security

Workshop Format:

• Interactive sessions led by trained peer facilitators
• Real-life examples, roleplays, and practical exercises
• Take-home resources for continued learning and awareness

Outcome:
Participants leave the workshop confident in their ability to protect their personal data, recognize potential threats, and promote digital safety in their communities.