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Participating in legitimate surveys: What personal data is OK to give away?
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Social Media Security – 5 Security Tips | Norton
Get tips on how to make your social media accounts more secure. Even with just a few followers your information is a valuable commodity and social media accounts are powerful tools in the wrong hands.
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Social media sites have become digital billboards. Cybercriminals could take an interest in your personal information and what you post. Get tips on how to protect your social media privacy.
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How to make Facebook private: 9 ways to boost your privacy on Facebook
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Apple’s AirTag: You might never lose your keys again – but what about your privacy?
A look at how Apple’s AirTags work, the threats they might pose to privacy, and steps you can take to help make sure no one can use them to snoop on you.
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Using payment apps? Here’s how to protect your privacy and avoid scams
Payment apps can make it easy to pay, but there is one downside to using them: You might be sacrificing some of your privacy. Here’s what you need to know.
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Are health apps harmful to your privacy? 6 tips to help protect your sensitive information
Health apps can gather a lot of personal information. How to assess the privacy risk, get rid of apps you don't need, and help safeguard your data while staying healthy.
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Third-party cookies: What are they and how do they work?
Cookies are small files that websites send to your browser. They then track and monitor the sites you visit and your browsing activity on these pages. Learn more.
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The privacy paradox: How much privacy are we willing to give up online?
A definition of the privacy paradox, stats suggesting it became a bigger problem during the COVID-19 pandemic, and tips to protect our internet privacy on everyday platforms.
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How to request to remove info from people search sites – Whitepages, MyLife, Spokeo, and more
Learn how to request to remove your personal information from more than a dozen people search sites with this step-by-step guide.
Published: April 08, 2021
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Survey: Majority of Americans put their confidential data on a piece of paper, not the cloud
The Internet has blurred the lines between real world and the virtual one. Technology is barreling into our hands through smartphones at an unbelievable pace.
Published: April 05, 2021
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How to protect your privacy online
Online privacy is important. Take these steps to protect your financial and personal information.
Published: March 20, 2021
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7 risky behaviors you should stop right now
Here are seven risky online habits to put away today, along with tips on better ones that can help you stay safer when you connect. | NortonLifeLock
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Internet privacy: A guide to online privacy
Take steps to boost your privacy online. Here’s what to do and why it’s important.
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How to remove GPS and other metadata locations from photos
Learn how to remove the location from photos along with other potentially private metadata to help safeguard your online privacy on iOS, Android, Mac, and PC.
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3 steps to take immediately if your phone is stolen or lost
3 steps to take immediately if your phone is stolen or lost
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Ridesharing services require riders' information such as real-time location data and a form of payment. This could pose risks to riders' privacy.
Published: August 08, 2018
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9 ways to help keep your personal data safe during vacation
Vacations can be an exciting, happy time for people to get away and avoid the everyday worries of home. But fun can come to a halt if your personal data is compromised while traveling.
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6 tips to maintain your privacy while searching for jobs online
Looking for employment today is dramatically different from how it was just two decades ago. Its rare to just walk into a business, fill out an application, and get hired within the same day; todays...
Published: August 08, 2018
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Does the Do Not Call Registry work?
Don’t expect the Do Not Call Registry to shield you from every unwanted call. Here’s why.
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What is a dark web scan and can it protect your identity?
Your personal information might be for sale on the dark web. A dark web scan can help you find out if your information has been exposed.
Published: August 08, 2018
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Telltale signs an app is violating your privacy
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Published: August 08, 2018
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Published: August 07, 2018
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How to stay safe when file sharing online
File sharing technology is an easy way for individuals or institutions to transfer content on the internet. There are several peer-to-peer (P2P) applications and services available. Some applications...
Published: August 07, 2018
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Is personal data really gone when it is deleted?
Ever wonder what happens when you drag old emails into the trash or delete personal records to free up space on a hard drive? You might be surprised to learn that your data may not really be gone.
Published: January 17, 2018
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