The FTC's Privacy Report, "Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change Recommendations For Business and Policy Makers" was released in March of 2012. Here are some highlights: 5,00 Consumers - Doesn't apply to "companies that collect and do not transfer only non-sensitive data from fewer than 5,000 consumers per year. Do Not Track - DNT gives users the … [Read more...] about FTC Privacy Report – Download
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How to Remove your name from Spokeo in 5 Minutes
1. Go to the Spokeo site and search for your name. http://www.spokeo.com 2. Find your Name. If your name appears in multiple addresses, select either one or the newest one. Their system should delete multiple associated associated to your name. Copy and Paste the URL or Website Address. 3. Go to the Spokeo Opt Out Link … [Read more...] about How to Remove your name from Spokeo in 5 Minutes
Passwords: Protect Yourself from Getting Hacked
With all of the great advances in the internet, we have access to anything from using email and social media, to shopping and managing bank accounts in seconds. However, because everything is so easily accessible, we need to be weary that as easy as it is for us to access our private accounts, it can be just as easy for someone else to get a hold of our information as … [Read more...] about Passwords: Protect Yourself from Getting Hacked
How to Remove Personal Information from Google
Removing Content from Google Search Results Who To Contact Google does not accept complaints for incorrect, inaccurate or defamatory content in their Search Engine Results. If you want to remove unwanted content from third party websites appearing in Google Web Search Results pages, you will need to contact the Business Owner of that website. You can request the Content or … [Read more...] about How to Remove Personal Information from Google
Do You Have Social Media Privacy Concerns?
Social Media Privacy Service The Default Privacy Settings in most Social Media Sites and Applications are to share personal information and most users do not take the time when creating their Social Media Account to opt-out of these Privacy Settings. Some of the most common unintended private information disclosures are: Facebook.com - Disclosing your Full Birthday to the … [Read more...] about Do You Have Social Media Privacy Concerns?