Question

What steps do you take to protect both your privacy online and the security of your computer or your phone.  Explain what expectations you have for privacy from other people and businesses and the government. What legal protections do you have for your privacy online?

Answer 1

The steps that should be taken to protect privacy online and the security of our computer or phone are as follows:

1) Set a strong passcode for all devices and online accounts.

2) Refrain from installing suspicious software.

3) Use of strong anti-virus software on personal computers.

4) Don't share personal information on the internet like credit card info, bank account numbers, passwords, etc.

5) Set-up two-factor authentication for online accounts.

The expectation of privacy that we have from other people and businesses and the government is that they respect your right to privacy and that they protect any confidential or personal info that you share with them.