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Who owns your data? You might be surprised to learn it’s not always you. In fact, most people are unaware of how their personal information is being used, collected, or shared in our digital society. Data Privacy Day is Jan. 28, and its goal is to inspire dialogue and empower individuals to take action and be better informed. Below are some tips and resources that will help you keep your information in your hands.
Tips from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:
Tips for you at home and as a consumer:
- Want to update/manage your privacy settings? Click here to find resources to check your privacy on popular sites such as Amazon, Google mail, Spotify, Uber, and others.
- Personal information is like money. Value it. Protect it. Learn about and understand how your personal information is collected through apps and websites.
- Share with care. Think before posting about yourself and others online. Consider what a post reveals, who might see it, and how it could be perceived now and in the future.
Tips for you at work:
- If you collect it, protect it. Follow reasonable security measures to protect individuals’ personal information from inappropriate and unauthorized access.
- Be open and honest about how you collect, use, and share personal information
- In addition to your privacy practices, do your due diligence and monitor partners and vendors. You are also responsible for how they use and collect personal information.