If a
stranger opened your family's sack of gifts from Santa, what would they find
out about you? Are you a golf enthusiast? Does your wife enjoy cooking? Is your
son mad on Batman? Does your daughter love One Direction?
Often
the gifts we receive at Christmas say a lot about us, but what if instead of
gifts, a stranger had access to a Santa sack full of our personal data?
Identity
Theft is on the increase each year, so what can we do to protect ourselves, our
family and our businesses?
At Home And Work
Confidential
data can easily be mixed up with general rubbish so it is vital the two are
kept separate. Never throw documents that contain personal data e.g. bank
statements away with your general rubbish. Confidential files and paperwork
should be shredded (not just torn into a few pieces) and disposed of using
confidential waste sacks where possible.
Shred your confidential data. |
Shredded confidential waste can be disposed of in these waste sacks. |
Keep an eye on bank statements and
notify your bank immediately if you spot any unusual transactions. Make sure
your confidential documents are stored away out of sight, particularly if you
are expecting visitors/hosting parties over the festive period.
Online
When
browsing online, if you are asked to enter personal information, check that the
website you are using is secure (website address will start with https:// - the “s”
signifies the site is secure).
How secure are you online? |
If you use passwords online, ensure you do not
use the same password for all your online accounts – social media, email,
online shopping accounts etc. Also ensure your passwords are strong and not
easily solvable.
Telephone Calls
If you
receive cold calls asking you to give personal information do not give them
your details. If the caller claims to be someone you know or trust e.g. bank or
phone company explain that you will visit the local branch to discuss the
issue.
We hope
you have found our advice useful. If you are concerned about protecting your confidential
documents, why not visit our website www.cuberms.hk
or call us on 29142200.
No comments:
Post a Comment