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Controlling Your Personal Data Security

Identity theft is one of the most insidious kinds of theft there is

. It can happen without the victim even knowing it. By following a few personal data security tips, you can protect yourself from this kind of theft.

Protect Your Mail

Your postal mail contains some of the most personal data that needs security. It is ironic that some of the most secret personal data around sits in an unlocked compartment just inches away from a door that has two or more deadbolts and other types of security locks. Get a locking mailbox or, even better, a post office box where the post office will hold your mail for you.

Until you can have a lock box installed, follow a personal data security tip: bring your mail inside right away. Don't let it sit for thieves to go through. Be sure to have the post office hold your mail while you go on vacation. In fact, if you have ordered a lock box, you can have your mail held until it is installed. Protect your personal data security by protecting your mail.


Protect Your Trash

I know a mother of teenage sons who, upon returning from a weekend away, headed immediately for the household trash can and lifted the lid. As she suspected, she found empty liquor bottles and pizza boxes - evidence of hard, unauthorized partying while she was away. Her teenagers were smart enough to have a party while she was gone, but not smart enough to hide the evidence.

Unfortunately, identity thieves are smarter than most teenage boys. They know that garbage cans contain valuable information - not about whether a party has taken place, but about a person's creditworthiness and identity. Personal data security experts advise shredding anything that contains your name and address.

You absolutely should shred any paper that contains your name, address and one other piece of information, be it a driver's license number, a social security number, or even an account number. Never underestimate the innovation and creativity thieves will use to get to your personal data. Security should always be your number one priority.

Protect Your Computer

Use a password to protect anyone from gaining access to your computer's hard drive. Guard your passwords zealously. Do not leave your computer unattended, even for a few minutes, and even at home. Do not answer suspicious email; delete it without opening it.

Protect Your Credit

Monitor your credit rating with vigilance. Get regular copies of your credit report, and subscribe to credit monitoring services that will notify you when someone tries to get credit in your name.

by: Ruby J. Flanagan
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Controlling Your Personal Data Security