Protecting Your Privacy Online

Each time you visit a web site that site can collect an abundance of your information from a single visit. The site can tell what computer you are using, the software on your computer, as well as which sites you visit on the web. Web sites use your personal information to detect your habits for browsing. Be sure to read the privacy policy on each site you visit. If you come across a site that does not have a privacy policy posted, write to the web site administrator and ask that one be put up on the site.

Some people think that it is okay to use their email at the office for the same purpose as they would use a personal account. This belief is far from the truth. Most employers have spyware installed on company machines to keep an eye on their employees. Your level of privacy on a work computer is less than zero.

Teach your children that “don’t talk to strangers” extends onto the internet in addition to everyday life. Tell them to never give personal information about themselves or their family to anyone.

Remember to always clear you history and get rid of all the cookies in your temporary folder and you are off to a good start at protecting your privacy.