Out in the open protecting your privacy in the digital age

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Out in the Open!

Protecting your privacy in the Digital Age


Boon Vs Bane of Digital Age


Benefits

Threats

& Online Education Information t Social Engagemen Shopping & Entertainment line E-Business(and on Business verticals)

Information Theft l) (Personal/Financia Hackers & Cyber stalkers Identity Theft


Digital Crime- Statistics


How to Protect Your Privacy and Identity?

Reading the privacy policy

Look into your browser’s box of cookies

Switch off your data or WiFi access

Creating multiple IDs


Reading the privacy policy The hacker might not care so much about it, but you should. Decoding the privacy policy means you get a better understanding of what your device is tracking and what you are agreeing to as well.

Look into your browser’s box of cookies – There are bound to be plenty. Check your browser’s settings, some of them allow you to block third party, i.e. the ads you see in websites, cookies. If not, you can always install plug-ins.

Switch off your data or WiFi access – If your device does not need to be connected, leave it that way.

Creating multiple IDs – It is advisable to create a different user profile or ID for various platforms, categorizing them for work or social use. This helps create some ambiguity over your identity, consequently offering you better protection.


For more on How to Protect Your Privacy and Identity?

Visit our listed below webinars

• http://www.complianceonline.com/protecting-your-privacy-and-identity-in-the-digital-age-webinar-training-7

• http:// www.complianceonline.com/social-media-risks-rules-policies-and-procedures-and-regulatory-compliance-we

• http:// www.complianceonline.com/electronic-compliance-rules-for-banks-and-financial-services-firms-webinar-train

• http://www.complianceonline.com/social-media-workplace-policy-hr-webinar-training-703665-prdw


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