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Five Easy Tips To Protect Your Privacy OnlineSource: hitchedPosted on March 7, 2011 Identity theft is all about control. And it's important to ask yourselves, who has control over your personal and financial information? Is it you, your spouse or the criminal on the other end of your computer using the information to apply for a credit card? Losing control of personal information can be all too easy online, but by taking some precautions you and your spouse can maintain privacy, while safely surfing the internet. Here are five common scenarios to watch out for. 1. Adjust Social-network Privacy Settings Twitter also lets you lock your account from public view. In "Settings," there's a feature called "protect my tweets." They have had breaches before, so it is always good to take every precaution you can to protect your information. 2. Frequently Change Passwords 3. Opt-out of Ad Tracking If you are trying to keep some online privacy then you should opt out. In the settings panel of your web browser make sure that disable cookies from third party websites is set. Most advertising companies use this information to directly target you with ads of products that you use. They know what items you purchase because they see where you go online and keep a record. 4. Use A Ssecure Internet Connection 5. Think Before You Post E-Commerce Alerts are issued by Bennett Gold LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants as situations develop. Bookmark this site and check back often. Our e-mail address is: info@BennettGold.ca In accordance with United States Code, Title 17, Section 107 and Article 10 of The Berne Convention on Literary and Artistic Works, the news clippings on this web site are made available without profit for research and educational purposes. |
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