Today’s internet usage has reached an all-time high. People from all walks of life, no matter young or old, are beginning to enjoy the fact of exploring the millions of sites available. From Facebook to Twitter, we all seem to enjoy it! But, browsing sites such as these aren’t as harmless as you may think.
With the increase in sudden internet users, companies and businesses are beginning to offer more and more online services. The option of paying bills, signing up for monthly email announcements, and seeking dating opportunities requires more than a simple yes or no. Your phone number, address, or date-of-birth is often needed and if you aren’t cautious you may be giving away too much.
The question on everyone’s minds – how much is too much? Where do you draw the line at providing more than what is really needed of your private information? More importantly, who is responsible for making sure that your personal data does not fall into the wrong hands?
Unluckily, private information and documents such as Michael Jackson’s autopsy photos seem to automatically become public. Once posted, it is available for any and everyone to see. Many believe that it should be a web design company’s duty to protect every internet user. What those people fail to realize, it is also a user’s responsibility to read the fine print! If you ever read, ‘We pledge never to sell, distribute, or disclose the information you provide to us to any third party’, than you know your information is safe.
CODANK Web Design of Charlotte’s top two tips for protecting your personal information –
1- Beware of sites that offer some type of reward/prize in exchange for contact information or other personal details.
2- Turn on cookie notices in web browser
About CODANK Web Design
CODANK is a top rated Web Design firm and Internet Marketing Experts located in Charlotte, NC. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality, cost effective custom software development services, delivering a broad range of business consulting and outsourcing services.
For more information, visit us at www.codank.com.
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