Sharing sensitive information such as your address, phone number, family members' names,
car information
, passwords, work history, credit status, social security numbers, birth date, school names, passport information, driver's license numbers, insurance policy numbers, loan numbers, credit/ debit card numbers, PIN …
What personal information is available online?
On these data collection sites, anyone can type in your name, e-mail, phone number or other identifying information (sometimes even your Social Security number) and find things like your date of birth, home address, previous residences, your home's valuation, the names of your relatives, your religion, your ethnicity, …
Don't give out personal information (name, age, address, phone number, social security number) to strangers. Never meet in person with an online stranger unless you get your
parent's
permission and have them come with you.
Is your personal information safe online?
There is no absolute data privacy when it comes to any online activity
. If you transact any business online, you should make sure bank and credit accounts have policies to protect you in case of fraud. You do not want to self-insure if your account is hacked and being misused.
What personal info is safe to give out?
The most sensitive information to protect includes your
bank account numbers, social security number, pin numbers, credit card numbers, and passwords
.
Ask for consent to share information unless there is a compelling reason for not doing so.
Information can be shared without consent if it is justified in the public interest or required by law
. Do not delay disclosing information to obtain consent if that might put children or young people at risk of significant harm.
Why should you not post personal information online?
You need to be careful with how much personal information you reveal online. Sharing your address, phone number, birthday and other personal information can mean you are at a
greater risk of identity theft, stalking and harassment
. This includes information you post on social media.
What is DeleteMe?
DeleteMe is
a hands-free subscription service that removes you from data broker sites
. Data brokers post your personal information online, making your name appear in Google search results.
How can I get personal information on someone for free?
Go to whitepages.com
. Type in the last name, first name, if you know it, city and state. Hit “Find.” The site will return a list of all people in that area with that first and last name, and people with a name close to it. It includes a list of cities associated with the name and an approximate age.
How can I check my personal information?
Go to your local courthouse or search online for record information.
Contact the Internal Revenue Service or Social Security Administration
. You will need to have Social Security number, birth date and other forms of identification to obtain personal information from these agencies.
What's a good way to keep personal information private online?
- Create strong passwords. …
- Don't overshare on social media. …
- Use free Wi-Fi with caution. …
- Watch out for links and attachments. …
- Check to see if the site is secure.
How do you protect personal information online?
- Create Strong Passwords.
- Set Firm Privacy Settings.
- Avoid Oversharing on Social Media.
- Close Online Accounts You No Longer Use.
- Steer Clear of Phishing.
How do I stop revealing my personal information?
Install anti-virus software
, firewall software and anti-spyware software and keep it up-to-date by installing updates regularly. Don't open file attachments if you don't know the person the message is from – just delete it. Don't click on links if you don't know who the message is from – just delete it.
Why giving out personal information is bad?
To an identity thief, personal information can
provide instant access to financial accounts
, credit record, and other assets. If you think no one would be interested in your personal information, think again. Anyone can be a victim of identity theft.
- Confidential information about your identity – This includes your address, phone number, social security number, and birth date. …
- Financial information – Keep bank account numbers, loans and credit card information close to the chest.
What kinds of personal information could you share about yourself without showing your identity? Examples include:
your age, gender
, how many brothers and sisters you have, your favorite band, your favorite food, what pets you have, the name of your pet, your opinion about an important issue.
