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Advances in technology have made it easier for detailed information about people to be compiled and shared. As personal information becomes more accessible, companies, government agencies and consumers must take precautions to protect against the misuse of this data.
Data Security Breach
Learn the steps you should take if your personally identifying information is part of a data security breach. Check the New York State Department of State Division of Consumer Protection data security breach reports to see the latest breaches affecting consumers.
Exercise Your Options to Protect Your Privacy Tool Kit: Unwanted Marketing Messages
Fed up with receiving piles of junk mail every time you open your mailbox? Sick of having to delete all those unsolicited e-mails you've been getting? You can take control over your personal privacy by following these steps to reduce unwanted marketing messages.
Keeping Your Information Private
Learn about Social Security number protection strategies, record retention practices, cell phone privacy tips and automated teller machine (ATM) safety measures.
Make Privacy Your Policy
The Division urges consumers to be careful when providing personally identifying information online while playing games, shopping, booking travel, communicating through social networking sites and engaging in other Internet-based activities. Read the privacy policies of the sites you visit and frequent only those sites whose policies meet your expectations. As you are reading the privacy policies, ask and answer these ten questions before proceeding with your online activity.
Information Privacy Advice Columns and Thought Pieces
Read reports and thought pieces regarding information privacy.
Helpful Information Privacy Management Links
Links to information privacy websites.