Chapter 9 Protecting Your Identity, Privacy, and Family Online

With the rise of the internet, more and more of our personal lives reside in our computers, mobile devices, and online accounts. Yet, it is still important that our identities, privacy, and families be protected, even when they are all online and internet-connected. There is no one way to provide online privacy and security, so we need to be constantly vigilant.

This chapter discusses how we can protect our identity, privacy, and family online, while taking advantage of the power of having a digital life.

Controlling Your Anonymity Online

The internet and smartphones have led to an ever-accelerating change in how we approach personal liberty and anonymity. An example of this lack ...

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