To ensure the information you enter on a website is being transmitted securely:
- Check for an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate
- Verify the website's URL starts with
https
and there is a padlock symbol in the address bar. - Make sure the SSL certificate is valid and recent by clicking on the padlock in the address bar.
- Do not enter sensitive information on sites without a valid SSL certificate.
- Do not enter any confidential information such as bank account details, passwords, and credit card numbers, unless you are absolutely sure the information is being transmitted securely.