3 Ways to Improve Online Privacy

July 6, 2012 - PRLog -- One of the main problems with the internet is that few folks can really be sure of who is running the websites they’re using. The rule of thumb is always to never give out personal information unless the website is 100% trusted, but
1.   Review passwords and online accounts
Not bothered to update that Livejournal account in the last six years? Well Livejournal have updated their settings a lot since then, so it’s worth heading over to little-used or redundant accounts to check access.
Passwords are typically the main access point to everything online – Facebook and banking to Xbox 360 Live account and eBay – so it’s always worth reviewing passwords to make sure they’re all a) unique, and b) not easily guessable. Email providers like Hotmail will help people gauge the strength of their password using a red/amber/green bar to show how strong they are.
2.   Review privacy settings
According to analyst, Kris Tuttle, websites like Facebook and LinkedIn go through so many redesigns that privacy settings often change without users realising it.
3.   Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
VPNs tunnel your connections securely from your computer directly to the website people are communication with. They also hide your IP address, ISP and geographical location.  There are plenty of free VPNs out there, two of the most popular being HotSpot Shield and Cocoon.
Online privacy is about more than just clever passwords. Online gadget trade-in website, Money4Machines, said “So many people don’t both to clear private data like passwords before they sell laptops, tablets and gadgets to us”


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