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Online Privacy

We all hear frequent news reports of identity theft, Web bugs, and hackers. This has caused many people to be afraid of shopping, or even surfing, online. There are things you can do to protect yourself and your personal information when going online. Start by making your own computer secure. Check out Web sites before entering personal information Use the resources listed here to start to educate yourself as a smart online consumer.

How to Read a Privacy Policy
(Consumer Information Sheet 6)

English (.pdf, 151k)
English (html)

Protecting Your Child's Privacy
(Consumer Information Sheet 9)

English (.pdf, 720k)
English (html)

Protect Your Computer from Viruses, Hackers and Spies
(Consumer Information Sheet 12)

English (.pdf, 537k)
English (html)

Federal Trade Commission, OnGuard Online

onguardonline.gov/index.html/

Center for Democracy and Technology, CDT's Guide to Online Privacy

www.cdt.org/privacy/guide/introduction/

Electronic Privacy Information Center, Online Privacy Tools

www.epic.org/privacy/tools.html

National Consumers League, Consumer Guide to Internet Safety, Privacy and Security

nclnet.org/technology/essentials/

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, Privacy in Cyberspace: Rules of the Road for the Information Superhighway

www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs18-cyb.htm

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, Online Data Vendors:
How Consumers Can Opt Out of Directory Assistance and Non-public Information

www.privacyrights.org/ar/infobrokers.htm

Teenangels, a division of WiredSafety, is a group of 13-18 year-old volunteers who have been specially trained by the local law enforcement, and other leading safety experts in all aspects of online safety, privacy, and security.

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2008