Best ways to protect privacy online
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As more of our lives are centered on our personal computers and the Internet, here are the top things you can do to protect your privacy and personal information online.
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1.
Do not share personal information
Do not provide your email address or any identifiable information online.
26 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
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Use cookie management software
Cookies are meant to make your Internet experience easier, but these can also store or collect personal information without you knowing it.
19 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
3.
Use an alternate email address
Create a pseudonym or alternate email address when posting to newsgroups, mailing lists or forums online. Also keep a “clean” email that you do not post online.
18 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
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Keep sensitive files on your personal computer
Don’t use your work or other public computer’s for personal or sensitive information.
17 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
5.
Clean your memory cache after browsing
After browsing copies of all the pages and images that you have accessed on your computer are saved in your browser.
16 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
6.
Make sure online forums/blogs/sites are secure
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Use stealth settings or anonymizers while browsing
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
8.
Use temporary credit card numbers for online purchases
13 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
9.
Don’t put your full birth date on Facebook
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
10.
Use multiple passwords
11 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
11.
Opt out of “people search” sites
10 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
12.
Maximize privacy settings on social networking sites
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
13.
Opt out of ad-tracking
8 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
14.
Use secure Internet connection
7 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
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Use strong passwords
6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
16.
Change passwords frequently
5 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
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Use a dynamic IP address
4 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
18.
Personalized search engine optimization
4 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
19.
Don’t post identifying photos
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
20.
Read terms of service agreements for websites
1 point - added 13 years ago by kris -
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