How Do You Avoid Giving Personal Information To Web Sites?
There are plenty of questionable Web users who could use your personal information against you – not to mention large corporations that will inundate you with junk mail, both electronic and otherwise. Protect your privacy and security by using caution when browsing the Web. Avoid giving your Social Security number to anyone online for any reason unless you are certain that the site is trustworthy and the browser connection is secure. When shopping online, make sure the site is secure before providing your name and address. Be selective when registering with Web sites. Read the company’s privacy policy before providing personal information. Look for a little box somewhere in the registration form that grants your permission for the company to send you mail or, worse, sell your personal information. This box is often prechecked. Uncheck it if you do not wish to receive mail from the site. If you don’t see any privacy information in the registration process, look for a statement somewhere
