Let’s celebrate Data Privacy Day! It’s a great day to stop and think how your personal information is being used, collected or shared in our growing digital society. We encourage you to take some actionable steps to better protect your data and privacy. Here are some tips to get you started:

  1. Change your account passwords regularly
  2. Do not open attachments in email from unknown senders
  3. Do not share your password with unknown people
  4. On any new device, set your privacy settings immediately. This includes new applications, social media, and programs
  5. Never give personal information over the phone, email, or text
  6. Log out from your account instead of closing the browser window
  7. Regularly update apps on your smartphone and computer
  8. Install an anti-virus program
  9. Avoid using open public Wi-Fi connections
  10. Find and delete the data Google has on you

Controlling your digital footprint and protecting your privacy is something you should think about everyday. Taking simple steps to install proper privacy safeguards will significantly decrease the likelihood of your data and identity winding up in the wrong hands.

Want to learn more?  Check out these BMT resources:
https://bmtlegal.com/are-smart-devices-worth-the-risk/
https://bmtlegal.com/simple-things-to-improve-your-online-security/
https://bmtlegal.com/cyberawarenessprogram/