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Online Identity Management Workshop (HC)

Best Practices for Online Identity Management, Summer 2022

Best Practices

(From the Penn State Berks Digital Privacy Workshop Series)
 

  • Conduct a risk-benefit analysis of using a particular technology.
     
  • Read Terms of Service and Privacy Policies (they may change frequently, so review then periodically).
     
  • Customize privacy settings.
     
  • Avoid storing personal info in browsers (passwords, credit card info, etc.).
     
  • Secure access to accounts and devices using strong passwords and two-factor authentication.
     
  • Install software updates to maintain security features (may override privacy settings, so review them afterwards).

Tools & Links

Browse the tools and links below to see how you can protect your data and privacy online.
(From the Penn State Berks Digital Privacy Workshop Series)

Digital Shred Website