Understand the idea
A form should have a clear purpose. More data is not automatically better; unnecessary personal information creates avoidable exposure.
WORKED EXAMPLE
A fictional classroom activity poll needs an activity choice. It does not need a home address or a personal photograph.
Watch it step by step
Step 1 of 4Purpose
Choose an activity for the class.
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- Purpose
Choose an activity for the class.
- Review
Inspect proposed fields: choice, address, photo.
- Minimise
Keep the choice; remove unnecessary private fields.
- Explain
State who uses the responses and for how long.
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Exercises with feedback
MAKE SOMETHING YOU CAN EXPLAIN
Your practical challenge
Redesign a fictional poll and write a purpose, access and deletion plan. Do not collect real responses.
These ticks are your self-review. They do not automatically assess project quality. Ask an adult or partner to review what you can show.
Use the skill in a new situation
Consider whether even optional free text could reveal private details.