Privacy Power Moves: Control App Permissions Easily

In this lesson, learners review and adjust app permissions, making sure only trusted apps have access to sensitive information. This lesson is part of Unscammable Essentials Phase 3.

Author

Linda Fawcus
February 05, 2025

What You’ll Teach

In this lesson, you’ll guide students through:

  • What Permissions Apps Typically Request: Understanding why apps ask for access to your location, microphone, and more.

  • How to Review and Adjust Permissions: Step-by-step instructions for controlling app access to sensitive data.

  • Smart Privacy Strategies: Tips on when to deny, allow, or limit permissions for different types of apps.

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Lesson Plan

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Objective of this lesson: Teach learners how to review and adjust app permissions to control access to their data for better privacy and security.

  1. Begin by explaining:

    • What are App Permissions? App permissions let apps access data like your location, camera, or microphone. Controlling these permissions helps protect your privacy.

    • Why does it matter? Limiting app permissions ensures that apps only access data they truly need, reducing unnecessary data sharing.

  2. Have the group follow the included step-by-step instructions for this skill.

  3. Try the included “Get Hands On” activities.

  4. Discuss the suggested Gluu Tips.

  5. Cover off glossary terms where needed.

  6. Check what your students have learned by referring to the “Check What You Know” slide. Now is a good time to pause for questions.

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