Data Privacy Day: Tips to protect personal information

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Data Privacy Day is January 28th, but protecting yourself and loved ones from ID theft should be a year-round priority. In honor of this international effort Consumer Action has gathered helpful tips from the Federal Trade Commission and National Cyber Security Alliance you can use to protect yourself, your family and your devices.

Tax-related identity theft - FAQs
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0008-tax-related-identity-theft

Check your privacy settings on dozens of popular websites and devices
http://staysafeonline.org/data-privacy-day/check-your-privacy-settings/

Kids' online safety
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/kids-online-safety

Kids and smartphones: A guide to safety (PDF)
http://staysafeonline.org/download/datasets/4462/kids_and_smartphones_guide_ncsa_nqmobile.pdf

Online gaming tips for parents
http://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/resources/stc-online-gaming-tips-for-parents

Limiting unwanted calls and emails
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/limiting-unwanted-calls-emails

Protecting your identity
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/protecting-your-identity

Repairing identity theft
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/repairing-identity-theft