Define Privacy Issues and Tips for Safeguarding Privacy Online

Privacy Issues

Protecting your privacy on the Internet

➢        E-mail can be encrypted using services like Securenym.net and PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)

➢        Newsgroup postings can be sent through anonymous remailers

➢        ISP can be asked not to sell your name & personal information to mailing list providers and other marketers

➢        Decline to reveal personal data & interests on online service and website user profiles

Tips for Safeguarding Privacy Online

Learn how to tell if a Web site is secure. When one provides credit card account number to a shopping site, make sure that the transmission is secure. Look for the unbroken padlock at the bottom right of the screen. Right click on the padlock to make sure the security certificate is up-to- date. If it is not, one should not order from that Web site. Also make sure the Web address has the letter’s’ after http in the address bar at the top of the page. The‘s’ indicates that the financial information will be encrypted during transmission.

Learn how to secure and use of personal computer. Every user of a personal computer should be familiar with firewalls, anti-virus programs, and anti-spyware programs. The best protection when conducting personal business online begins with the security of ones personal computer, the network they operate on and connection to the Internet. Here are some important security tips to help to ensure computing environment is secure