Somebody’s Watching Me: Employee Monitoring
Employee monitoring is common and usually allowed as long as your employer has a business-related reason.
Read MoreWhat’s a data breach?
A data breach is a security violation in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen or used by an unauthorized individual. It could be a result of
Read MoreIs a website that has outdated information about me allowed to charge me to take it down?
Sometimes. Currently, no federal law gives you the right to prevent data brokers from collecting, sharing or publishing your personal information.
Read MoreReducing Spam
While it’s impossible to entirely rid your life of spam, you can take action to significantly reduce the amount you receive.
Read MorePreparing for a Disaster
Nobody likes to think about the possibility of a disaster, but it’s important for you to be prepared long before one happens. Once one hits, it's unlikely that you’ll have enough time to take the steps to protect yourself and your personal information.
Read MoreMaking a Good Password
Passwords can be your first line of defense against stolen personal information (phone data, banking information, email, medical records) so it’s important to create one that is strong.
Read MoreDisposing of Records Containing Personal Information
Almost everyone has records containing personal information (Social Security number, financial information, medical history, etc.) around their home. You can help protect yourself from identity theft by properly destroying your old paper and digital records when you no longer need them.
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