Privacy is an essential topic for children to learn. Their lives will be shaped by technologies that collect and use personal data, yet far too little about privacy is taught in most K-12 schools.
Professor Daniel J. Solove wrote The Eyemonger as a way to introduce children to privacy. The book is a starting point for conversations that help educate children about why privacy matters. The resources below are free and designed for educators and parents.
The Eyemonger
ISBN13: 978-0578802688
ISBN10: 0578802686
Age range: 6-12 years
The Eyemonger is available at Amazon, Powells, and Walmart.
For bulk purchases, Professor Solove can provide copies at a significantly lower price than retail. Please use the contact form below to inquire.
From Publisher’s Weekly:
“Solove debuts in children’s literature with an age-appropriate, delightfully illustrated story concerned with issues of privacy. . . . Solove’s underlying theme and catchy rhymes sit perfectly on the cusp of children’s and middle-grade reading levels, and Beckwith’s eye-catching and brilliantly detailed illustrations will inspire young imaginations to soar.”
Video of The Eyemonger
Professor Solove narrates a free animated version of The Eyemonger on YouTube. Watch it below.
Discussion Handout for Use with The Eyemonger
This free discussion handout is designed to spark conversations about privacy with children after reading The Eyemonger.
Educating Children About Privacy: A List of Issues
This free handout covers the privacy issues that are most important for children to understand at different stages of their K-12 education. The Eyemonger addresses some of these issues, but the list goes further.
K-12 Privacy and Security Curriculum
Professor Solove developed a free, 29-page K-12 privacy and security curriculum in partnership with iKeepSafe. Any school, educator, or parent can use it. The curriculum covers which privacy topics should be taught at each grade level, along with suggested learning activities. Click here for information on how to access this document.
Educator and Parent Knowledge About Privacy
Educators and parents play a key role in protecting children’s privacy. Professor Solove created this free video covering the privacy issues educators and parents most need to understand. Parents will find it just as useful as educators.
Developing a Privacy Program at Schools
Many schools are significantly behind other industries when it comes to protecting privacy. A real privacy program goes well beyond a FERPA policy or two. In this free guide, Developing a Privacy Program at Schools, Professor Solove walks through what school officials need to put in place to protect student privacy effectively. Click here to access it.
About Professor Solove
Professor Daniel J. Solove is a law professor at George Washington University Law School and one of the world’s leading experts on privacy law. He has published more than 10 books and 100 articles, including the field’s leading textbook on information privacy law, and has more than 1 million followers on LinkedIn.