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In today’s cyber society, protecting online privacy of all consumer's has fast become the number one concern of both consumers and online business owners.
Yet everyday, sites are being hacked into and personal information is being stolen by people who for what ever reason feel that they are above the law. However, with the growing threat of theft, many people are becoming wary of submitting their personal information online. People need to feel that their online privacy is protected. CNN Story about Online Privacy A must see story about how quickly privacy is disappearing online. Studies have indicated that as much as one quarter of the population will not shop online because of fear that their information will be released. Protecting online privacy should be at the top of the list for lawmakers.How many times have you gone online to find information, or shopping, gone through the sign up process at various sites, and a few days later, your inbox is flooded with useless junk mail that you neither signed up for nor requested. Although there are links in these emails to be removed from the mailing list, your information has already been released to be sold over and over again. Despite what many people believe, it is not difficult to obtain personal information. Law enforcement and Government officials do it everyday to catch cyber criminals using high tech software. People who want your personal information for illegal purposes have no problem finding and this software to wreak havoc on innocent people’s lives. Many people, consumers as well as business have taken steps to reduce or eliminate the threat of hackers stealing their information. Special protocols have been developed to keep hackers from obtaining information, however, they are overriding these protocols soon after they are developed. Concern over online privacy has led to new laws being introduced to ensure a safe Internet experience. These laws are tough on cyber criminals with the hope that they will be deterred. Google Launches 'Good to Know' Online Privacy Campaign ... Good To Know covers advice, using video and step-by-step instructions, from selecting strong passwords, basic account security, home networking, and cookies. The new section is broken down into four areas, safety online, ... Publish Date: 10/19/2011 13:02 http://www.securityweek.com/google-launches-good-know-online-privacy-campaign Tougher protection pushed for online privacy - ABC Online
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Online privacy is very important nowadays. People use their credit card for online payments all the time. Imagine what will happen if their personal data wouldn't be protected. I take great care on webpages that require filling in important data.
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February 24, 2011
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With all those tech savvy hackers on the net today armed with hacking softwares its very important that we protect ourselves. Great post!
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July 31, 2010
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It is our personal responsibility to protect our system from identiti theft and fraud. I for one would first make sure that my computer, data and personal information are all safe. There are a lot of these programs that can be installed to prevent identity theft and everyone should have one installed to their PCs
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July 23, 2010
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