Data Privacy Day is January 28, 2019. Data Privacy Day began in 2008 as a celebration of the signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) leads the Data Privacy Day campaign. Here are some tips from the NCSA to own your online presence.
The first step is to STOP. THINK. CONNECT.™: take safety measures, think about the consequences of your actions and connect knowing you have taken steps to safeguard yourself and your family when online.
Share with care. What you post can last a lifetime: Any information shared online can easily be copied and is almost impossible to take back. Consider who might see a post and how it might be perceived in the future.Protect it.
Protect your info. Information about the games you play and what you search for online, has value – just like money how else does Zuck make $6 million a day? Be selective with the information you give to apps and websites.
Own your online presence. Learn how to use the privacy and security settings on your favorite online games, apps and platforms.
Stay current. Keep pace with new ways to stay safe online: Keep up with new technology and ways to manage privacy. Visit staysafeonline.org or other trusted websites for the latest information about ways to stay safe online.
Personal information is like money. Value it. Protect it. If you don’t you will be the victim of a data breach.
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