Data gathering increases the risks for data related crimes like credit card fraud and identity theft. The more data that is out there the less control we have, the more opportunity there is for data to be used in ways that cause problems. The following section provides some tips to help keep your personal information private. Do not reveal personal information inadvertently. Such as email addresses, in your web browser you can reconfigure the options and use a false name rather than your real name.
Cookies are small programs that are usually written in a scripting language.
These little code segments are stored onto your computer and can track your every move. From what links you clink on a particular site to how much time you spend there, and your personal information. Most of this collected data is used for marketing purposes. Although cookies can be friendly and may enhance your internet experience there is potential for cookie abuse. Some companies share their cookie information, selling to advertising and marketing firms.