Protecting Your Privacy

As the world becomes more and more networked, it becomes harder to protect your privacy. Here are some things you can do to keep your private information private:

• You do not necessarily need to provide every piece of information that someone asks for. If you're not comfortable providing something, ask why it's necessary.
• Avoid disclosing any information that is not absolutely necessary for the transaction.
• If you have any doubts, ask about what data is being collected, how it will be used, whether you can opt out, whether you can see your data and correct errors, and how your data will be protected.
• Share with care on social networking sites like Facebook, and limit access to people that you know.

This page was last modified on: Aug 12, 2009