Computer Ethics: 4.3

4.3

None of your business: What You Can Do

Despite all encryption policies and legislation, the best way to keep your personal data private is to be aware of the dangers and to protect yourself. Bad guys will always try to steal your credit card number, telemarketers will always pay someone for your phone number, and companies will always try to collect data for advertising purposes. Such is the way of the world.

Some Suggestions For Protecting Yourself

Take advantage of anonymity. Chat under a name that belies your age and sex the best your can (i.e. JaneDoe15 is bad and bluelagoon is better).

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4.3	None of your business: What You Can Do



next section previous section interactive activity table of contents return to home related links post your thoughts	Despite all encryption policies and legislation, the best way to keep your personal data private is to be aware of the dangers and to protect yourself. Bad guys will always try to steal your credit card number, telemarketers will always pay someone for your phone number, and companies will always try to collect data for advertising purposes. Such is the way of the world. Some Suggestions For Protecting Yourself Take advantage of anonymity. Chat under a name that belies your age and sex the best your can (i.e. JaneDoe15 is bad and bluelagoon is better). Feel free to use more than one e-mail address. Send personal mail from a separate address than you use for business or school related subjects.&