5 ways to help protect your personal
information online
1. Use códigos de acceso para sus dispositivos
If you left your smartphone in a cafe or taxi, would the person who found it be able to access what it
contains? That is a terrifying scenario. Be sure to use an access code to help keep your applications,
accounts and personal information protected.
2. Cree contraseñas seguras y únicas para sus cuentas en línea
f you're like me and you have too many online credential sets to keep in memory, consider using a
password manager to keep track of those unique passwords. Just do an Internet search for "password
managers" and see what suits your needs.
3. Limit social media sharing
Sharing too much on social media can put your personal information in the wrong hands. The
University of Texas Center for Identity offers tips for managing privacy settings on a variety of social
media platforms. And when it comes to publishing, make sure they understand what is safe to share
and what is not.
4. Be careful with the free wifi
403/5000 You get what you pay for, right? Free public wifi is a good example. That means that with
the right tools, anyone else on the same Wi-Fi network could be "listening" to your online activity.
Even a password protected Wi-Fi network is as secure as the people with the password. Save
transactions for when you're on a secure network, perhaps at home
5. Close unused accounts
Think of all the online accounts you've opened over time. Spend some time identifying unused online
accounts and then closing them. The less personal information you have stored online, the better. No
one can avoid all identity theft, but using these tips will help keep your personal information a little
more "personal" online, and in this digitally connected era, it's something you should strive for.
1. Use access codes for your devices
If you left your smartphone in a cafe or taxi, would the person who found it be able to access what it
contains? That is a terrifying scenario. Be sure to use an access code to help keep your applications,
accounts and personal information protected.
2. Create strong and unique passwords for your online accounts
If you're like me and you have too many online credential sets to keep in memory, consider using a
password manager to keep track of those unique passwords. Just do an Internet search for "password
managers" and see what suits your needs.
3. Limit social media sharing
Sharing too much on social media can put your personal information in the wrong hands. The
University of Texas Center for Identity offers tips for managing privacy settings on a variety of social
media platforms. And when it comes to publishing, make sure they understand what is safe to share
and what is not.
4. Be careful with the free wifi
You get what you pay for, right? Free public wifi is a good example. That means that, with the right
tools, anyone else on the same Wi-Fi network could be "listening" to your online activity. Even a
password protected Wi-Fi network is as secure as the people with the password. Save transactions for
when you're on a secure network, perhaps at home
5. Close unused accounts
Think of all the online accounts you've opened over time. Spend some time identifying unused online
accounts and then closing them. The less personal information you have stored online, the better. No
one can avoid all identity theft, but using these tips will help keep your personal information a little
more "personal" online, and in this digitally connected era, it's something you should strive for.