Know the privacy policies at work, your doctor's office, your bank, and online shopping pages or catalogs you order from. Your personal info should not be given out without your consent. Opt out of direct marketing associations that sell their membership lists. Shred pre-approved credit card applications before you discard them. Get your name removed from telemarketers' and junk-mail lists.
Margin of error is higher when comparing subgroups.
Limited the amount of information printed on your checks. Won't shop online for reasons other than privacy. Shop online and believe your personal information is secure. Some people think new technology will further invade their privacy in coming years. Others feel new regulations will provide adequate protection.