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Protecting one’s digital privacy is more important than ever. Technology has become an integral part of our lives, so much so that we rarely think to adjust the privacy settings on our devices to protect our digital identities. IDShield’s Licensed Private Investigators have shared five ways to protect your privacy, whether you are surfing the internet, using voice assistants, or employing other devices.
Five ways to protect your digital privacy.
- Update privacy settings on social media accounts, smart TVs, and voice assistants to protect
your conversations and personal information. - Use strong, unique passwords that vary across your accounts and devices to prevent
someone from hacking into your accounts. - Do not accept friend requests from strangers or click on links from unknown users.
- Monitor your social media accounts and your children’s accounts for vulgar language or
inappropriate images. - Further protect your identity and privacy with an identity theft plan that provides online privacy
protection.
Got a minute? Watch this video to learn more about protecting your digital privacy.
If you are enrolled in the IDShield identity and privacy protection plan, you can talk with an identity theft specialist to learn how to delete your recorded conversations from popular databases. If you are experiencing online bullying through social media or email, talk with a specialist who can guide you toward the best course of action. IDShield also provides social media monitoring and reputation monitoring, helping to protect your identity on and offline.
Always remember to be proactive about online security! If you do not have IDShield, please consider enrolling at your next opportunity.