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What else can I do to protect myself when online?

The internet is a powerful tool that used correctly is safe, easy and fast. So let your fingers do the hard work while you sit back and browse through a virtual library or high street from the comfort of your keyboard. But do be mindful and take a few basic precautions.

1. Before entering any personal data such as email address, credit card details, check the privacy policy of the site you are visiting. If there is no privacy policy, go elsewhere.
2. Do not provide more personal data than you are comfortable with. If you feel the questions are too intrusive, go elsewhere.
3. Think before putting your personal details on a public site such as a bulletin board or chat room. Set up a different email address for such uses.
4. Where you are permanently connected to the internet use a firewall to protect your computer and personal information from online attacks.
5. Be Smart with passwords. Don't use the same password on an unsecured site that is used on a secured site. Don't use the same password for voice mail at work or at home. Don't use credit or debit card PIN number as a password.

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