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Privacy on the Internet

These days it’s a challenge to navigate the Internet without leaving a digital footprint. Numerous companies take it upon themselves to capture all the information they can about you in order to use it for targeted marketing and outreach purposes. Frequent users of the Internet should understand the types of actions that leave a trace, the types of information being left behind, why this information is being collected and how it is used, and how to protect their personal privacy.

Personal Information Privacy

Publicly-accessible records and databases are replete with very personal information and, as such, are popular stopping points for identity thieves. It’s important to understand what personal information is publicly available, and when and how you can remove yourself from public databases in order to protect your privacy and reduce your chances of falling victim to identity theft.

Ad Cookie Removal

Cookies are bits of text stored on your computer by the websites you visit. Cookies provide benefits such as easing authentication and storing your site preferences, but are also used by ad tracking services to know which sites you visit online and make targeted marketing efforts. Understand what ad cookies are and how to delete them in efforts to protect your privacy.

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    • Wise Up Your Smartphone April 26, 2012
      Not so long ago, losing your mobile phone meant the additional expense of replacing it and possibly, someone charging up additional minutes on your bill.  Today the stakes are higher.  With the ownership of smartphones on the rise, the ability to store more information on your phone can now lead to identity theft opportunities if [...] […]
    • Protecting Yourself While on Vacation April 11, 2012
      Spring is here and for many that means gearing up for a bit of rest and relaxation with a spring break vacation or, at the very least, planning a fun-filled trip in the summer months to come.  However, the planning shouldn’t stop at selecting your dream destination and accommodations.  Unfortunately, identity thieves are everywhere, and [...] […]
    • Steps to Take if a You’re a Victim of Tax Fraud March 20, 2012
      We previously discussed the issue of identity theft when it comes to filing taxes.  Identity thieves use other people’s Social Security numbers (SSN) to file tax returns and claim refunds that aren’t theirs to take.  If the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tells you it already has a return for your SSN when you file your [...] […]
    • Identity Theft During Tax Season February 29, 2012
      With most things in life, where there’s a will, there’s a way.  And, identity theft is no exception.  Identity thieves are always on the prowl for ways to scam the system at the expense of innocent individuals, even when it comes to filing taxes. A recent story in The Los Angeles Times reported that the [...] […]
    • Don’t Throw Away Your Identity February 13, 2012
      It’s easy to realize that there is an endless array of technology-enabled methods identity thieves can use to steal your identity, but it’s important to realize identity theft is also easily accomplished through low-tech methods.  MyID.com™ helps to protect you online.  But offline, it’s important that you take measures to steer clear of becoming a [...] […]