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1. Think twice<\/h2>\n

Whether it is online or in person, you are constantly being asked for your personal data. Ask why the information is needed, who will use it and how. Remember, the Internet never forgets. Once information is out there, it can be very difficult to control what happens to it. You should always consider the impact that your comments or images could have on your reputation or and on the reputation of others.<\/p>\n

2. Ask questions<\/h2>\n

Get in the habit of\u00a0reading the privacy policies\u00a0of the websites and apps that you use. If there is anything that you are not sure about, ask the company to explain it. Companies should be able to answer any questions that you have about how your information will be used and protected. If they cannot, or you do not like what you hear, it should raise red flags. Remember, if you have shared personal information with a company, you have the right to withdraw your consent to its use at any time and delete your profile. You also have the right to\u00a0access and correct your personal information.<\/p>\n

3. Speak up<\/h2>\n

If you are worried about the way that your personal information is being handled by an organization, tell them. Most organizations care about their customers\u2019 privacy concerns. In many cases, an organization will quickly and effectively address a concern that you have about how your personal information has been handled if you\u00a0raise it directly with them. Positive changes to the general policies or practices of an organization are more likely when people speak up.<\/p>\n

4. Just say no<\/h2>\n

Think about subscribing to the\u00a0National Do Not Call List\u00a0to avoid telemarketers. Check off the \u201cno thanks\u201d box on forms that ask you to provide personal information or leave a brief note stating your refusal to be contacted. You can also get your name removed from many mailing lists by subscribing to the\u00a0Canadian Marketing Association\u2019s Do Not Mail Service.<\/p>\n

5. Safeguard your\u00a0SIN<\/abbr><\/h2>\n

Your\u00a0Social Insurance Number\u00a0is important to privacy protection because it can open the door to your personal information and put you at risk of fraud and\u00a0identity theft. Your\u00a0SIN<\/abbr>\u00a0is confidential and organizations should only collect and use it for income reporting purposes. Just because someone asks for your\u00a0SIN<\/abbr>\u00a0does not mean that you have to provide it.<\/p>\n

6. Protect your devices<\/h2>\n

Take steps to protect your\u00a0privacy online. Ensure that your\u00a0computer, smartphone and other mobile devices\u00a0are password protected. Only download from reputable sources. Install the latest operating system, anti-virus, anti-spam and firewall programs and keep them updated. Exercise caution when using public networks. Data is vulnerable when passing through public spaces with open wireless networks. Use a virtual private network to send and receive data on a public network to keep it secure. Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth if you are not using them. Do not leave mobile devices unattended.<\/p>\n

7. Protect your passwords<\/h2>\n

One way in which you can\u00a0help prevent identity theft\u00a0is to ensure that your passwords are hard to guess. Avoid using short passwords and consider using longer ones. Longer passwords are more difficult to hack, but remember that as technology develops, longer passwords may not always be stronger. Use different passwords for different websites, accounts and devices. See our\u00a0tips for creating and managing your passwords\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n

8. Adjust your privacy settings<\/h2>\n

Mobile devices, browsers, sites, apps, and other web-enabled items such as\u00a0video games\u00a0and\u00a0cameras\u00a0often have adjustable privacy settings. For devices, this may include the ability to control everything from location tracking to screen locks. For browsers, users can often control things like\u00a0cookies\u00a0and pop-ups, while apps and websites such as\u00a0social media sites\u00a0generally allow users to control what personal information others can see about them. Never rely on default settings. Review and adjust your privacy settings regularly as they can change from time to time.<\/p>\n

9. Discard with discretion<\/h2>\n

Make sure that data stored on devices you no longer use is properly deleted before selling, recycling or throwing them away. Find our how to\u00a0sanitize and dispose of electronic devices.<\/p>\n

10. Know your rights<\/h2>\n
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  • Read up on the\u00a0basics of Canada\u2019s federal privacy laws<\/li>\n
  • Learn about\u00a0how the Federal Government handles your personal information<\/li>\n
  • Find out about a\u00a0business\u2019 obligations with respect to your personal information<\/li>\n
  • Learn\u00a0how to raise a privacy concern with an organization\u00a0that handles your information<\/li>\n
  • Remember, you have the right to\u00a0access and correct your personal information<\/li>\n
  • Explore our site further to\u00a0learn more about privacy issues, and how to protect your personal information<\/li>\n
  • Provincial and territorial privacy oversight offices\u00a0also offer privacy information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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