Because businesses value your loyalty as a customer, the first step, if you have any privacy concerns, should be to contact the business itself to ask that your information not be shared. Using the services can reduce a substantial amount of calls and letters you receive. Consumers can call just one phone number to get information on how to opt out of having these databases used for pre-approved offers. The advent of the Internet has given consumers countless new benefits. Technologies available on the Internet allow privacy-concerned users to easily search out and compare privacy terms.
Experts say fears over Internet safety are over exaggerated.
Consumers can feel safe buying items on-line and paying by credit card because, if used properly, the level of encryption that scrambles credit card numbers and other personal information is very advanced. A free version of PGP is available on-line. Limit the use of your Social Security Number for ID purposes, if possible. Be careful when throwing away personal sensitive records like old check stubs or even unsolicited credit card offers. If practical, shred them.