If you are not satisfied with how your information is handled, take your business elsewhere. If you are dealing with a government agency and are concerned about its use of your personal information, contact your city councilmember, state legislator or Congressperson and voice your concern. Be an advocate for your privacy rights. The increasing sophistication of computers and telecommunications networks has brought consumers many conveniences. But advanced technologies pose serious threats to privacy.
Many people believe privacy protection in the United States is inadequate.
And four in five believe consumers have lost control over how their personal information is used. If you want your views known, you must join the debate. Tell companies you do business with that you want strong privacy protection for your personal information. Write to your local, state and federal legislators and let them know that you want more control over the use of your personal information. In short, be an advocate.