Internet privacy refers to the fact that once something appears on line, it is difficult or impossible to get rid of it. Sometimes we are unaware of what is public and what is private. As a result, it is important to be extremely careful when using technology, the internet and social media.

How to Opt Out of Spytox
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How to Opt Out of Spytox

Spytox questionably calls itself the "world's most trusted white pages directory" but it is yet another one of many sites that gather and share loads of information most people would prefer to not have so easily available online. To be clear,…
How to look yourself up online
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How to locate your private and personal information online

The negligent sharing of personal information by Facebook has brought the sharing of our personal data into the limelight. While this type of information sharing is valuable for sales and marketing purposes,  many people don't realize that…
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How to opt out of Cubib

Cubib is a site that is worthwhile looking yourself up on because of the vast amount of detailed free personal information it provides. Here is what you can expect to see on this site: People search data - it's not unusual to find…
Don't unsubscribe from spam
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The danger of unsubscribing from unwanted emails

Unsubscribing from spam emails is risky because if the email turns out to be a phishing email, you can find yourself with malware and/or viruses on your device and your network. Malware and viruses make you susceptible to being hacked and breached.…
How to opt out of Intelius
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Intelius Opt Out is easier than before

In the past, removal of personal information from Intelius could only be done after providing a valid picture identification card. Understandably, this made many people reluctant to opt out from the site. Now that the discomfort of providing…
Delete yourself from IDtrue
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Opt Out of IDtrue in less than a minute

Opting out of IDTrue is quick, easy and important because in addition to getting personal information from IDtrue, entering a name on some other sites will also lead right back to this site. While only basic information is available for free,…
Delete your online info
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5 Steps to Opt Out of AdvancedBackgroundChecks

You may be surprised by the large amount of detailed information you can find about yourself (and others) on a broker directory site called AdvancedBackgroundChecks. In an instant you can view present and past contact information including telephone…
VPN
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Why You Need a VPN (Virtual Private Network)

Data privacy is a huge concern in today’s digital world. For the average Internet user, it may seem like a necessary evil to share your browsing data with sites like Google and Facebook, but in reality, it is not! Unless you enjoy a complete…
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Whitepages Free & Premium Opt Out-Revised

This tutorial will guide you through removal of your information from Whitepages and from Whitepages Premium. This is important because opting out of (free) Whitepages does not simultaneously remove you from Whitepages Premium, a service that…
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How to use online health related information wisely

Online medical or health-related information is beneficial when correctly interpreted and carefully used with common sense, but on the flip side, misinformation, misinterpretation or misuse can lead to serious physical and/or emotional…
Watch out for fake news
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How to identify fake news online

A shortcoming of the Internet is the abundance of misinformation that coexists alongside helpful and accurate information. What makes matters worse is that in a matter of seconds, misinformation can spread exponentially through social…
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Beware of sneaky and effective gmail attack

A new successful gmail phishing attack has come to my attention and it's so subtle and successful that both inexperienced and experienced technical users are becoming victims. The warning signs of this attack are not easily apparent and…