Here are some tips to help protect your personal information:
- Know your legal rights – Understand the laws, such as the Gramm-Leach-Biley Act, that protect your right to keep your private information private.
- Use Strong Passwords – Choose a password made up of at least eight characters, using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Change it regularly.
- Keep your Software Updated – Always download and install the latest security updates for your operating system and applications.
- Regularly Change Your Security Settings – Keep up to date with the various changes in security settings.
- Protect Your Network – Password-protect your router and other devices to further protect your private data.
- Delete Data You No Longer Need – From time to time, delete any data that’s no longer needed and no longer contains any information that should remain private.