posted by admin on Aug 23
We live in a modern computer-interconnected world today. There is a reason it is referred to as the World Wide Web; we are all connected now in an electronic web of information and data flow. The answer to the question of who has access to my personal information is pretty much anyone with access to a computer! But there are some precautionary measures each of us can take to protect our online data/personal profile.
For starters, always have the best software firewall you can get installed on your personal computer. There are many excellent anti-spyware, malware, and intrusion alert software programs out there to select from. Many of the social media websites will have privacy controls where you can filter out who gets to see your online data. Always check these settings for optimum privacy. Even your email accounts have privacy setting controls that filter unwanted email. Check you password strengths. This is a very important security protocol that many neglect. Some sites will allow you to disable sharing features, so that your personal data stays secured.
Finally, for the ultra-security conscious, there are specialized encryption systems that can be set up and applied to email and other accounts, to keep your online personal information secure.