{"id":163326,"date":"2024-06-11T04:17:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T11:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=163326"},"modified":"2024-06-11T06:27:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T13:27:10","slug":"your-data-its-the-story-of-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/your-data-its-the-story-of-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Personal Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">All your online activity creates a trail of data. And that data tells a story. The story of you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The websites, apps, and services you use throughout the day all collect data. They may collect data about your behaviors, interests, and purchases\u2014along with what you\u2019re doing, for how long, and where, largely without your knowledge. They may also collect personal information, information you provide, such as health records, your Social Security Number, banking info, your driver\u2019s license number, and more. This can include further health data, such as the kind that gets tracked from a smartwatch or wearable device.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cSo what?\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I\u2019ve heard plenty of people say exactly that about data collection. And plenty of others simply resign themselves to the reality of data collection. \u201cWhat\u2019s out there is already out there.\u201d They feel like there\u2019s not much they can do about it. If anything at all. And does it really matter?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It absolutely matters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That is, it matters if you hate spam calls and texts. If you\u2019re worried about identity theft. If you\u2019re worried that practically anyone can purchase a detailed picture of your personal information from an online data broker and use it as they like.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Indeed, your data tells the story of you. And plenty of others are interested in your story. Businesses and advertisers for one, so they can market to the most targeted of your needs and interests. Yet also hackers, scammers, spammers, and thieves\u2014and in extreme cases, stalkers as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While it\u2019s true that you cannot control how each byte of data about you and your family is shared and processed, you\u2019re not helpless! In many cases, you can control how you share your data by taking a few steps. Your data is precious, and you deserve to be selective about who you share it with.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That\u2019s the reason you\u2019ve seen McAfee roll out so many protections for your privacy and identity, with several more to come. While there are so many tools for data collection today, so are the tools for you to take control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Looking at our own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html?path=blogs\">McAfee+<\/a> online protection plans, they offer you identity theft and fraud protections such as Personal Data Cleanup, identity monitoring, along with credit monitoring, a VPN that can help keep your online activity more private, $1M in identity theft coverage and support from an identity restoration specialist \u2026 the list goes on. These are tools everyone can benefit from in the face of the current threats out there. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The evolution of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McAfee+<\/a> reflects the nature of online threats today. Increasingly, the target is you\u2014your privacy, your identity, and all the things that they unlock.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Three things you can do right now that help make you more private online<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1) Use a complete security platform that includes a VPN, password manager, and web protection<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another simple yet powerful step is to protect your devices with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">comprehensive online protection software<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This will help defend you against the latest virus, malware, spyware, and ransomware attacks plus further shield your privacy, and minimize web tracking (think advertisers) with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/vpn.html?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN<\/a>. In addition to this, it will also create and store strong, unique passwords, and offer web protection that can help steer you clear of sketchy websites that may try to steal your data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2) <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review your privacy settings for the devices, platforms, and apps you use<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start with the devices and apps you use most. Different devices and apps will have their own privacy settings, so give them a look and see what your options are. You may be surprised to find how you can limit which information advertisers can use to serve up ads to you. You may find that some apps have GPS tracking turned on, even though they don\u2019t need it to function. All of this adds up to data that companies may collect, share, or resell\u2014depending on their privacy policy. Again, start with the devices and apps you use most then expand from there. It\u2019s also a good opportunity to delete apps you don\u2019t use anymore\u2014along with the data associated with them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3) Clean up the personal data posted about you online\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One major privacy leak comes at the hands of online data brokers, companies that collect and resell volumes of exacting personal information about millions of people. In fact, they make up a multi-billion-dollar industry that spans worldwide. Additionally, there are so-called \u201cWhite Pages\u201d and \u201cpeople finder\u201d sites that post information like names, addresses, and other public records that anyone can access. With all this information collected in a central location that\u2019s easily searched and accessed, these sites can be an ideal resource for hackers, spammers, and thieves. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/personal-data-cleanup?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee\u2019s Personal Data Cleanup can help you take control<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. It scans high-risk data broker sites and lets you know which ones are selling your data, and depending on your McAfee+ plan, it can remove it for you too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, you can take control of your privacy<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yet you can take even more control of your privacy. As part of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/resources\/reports-and-guides.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee Safety Series<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, we have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/content\/dam\/consumer\/en-us\/docs\/guides\/gd-digital-privacy-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">an entire guide dedicated to the topic of online privacy, the McAfee Digital Privacy Guide.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> It shows you ways that you can take control of your digital privacy, insight into what information you may be creating, and how you may be passing it along\u2014whether you know it or not.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In all, your privacy is your own. We believe that what you share and don\u2019t share, who you share it with and who you don\u2019t, and for what reason \u2026 should be your decision. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s your story. Take control. And we\u2019re here to help.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All your online activity creates a trail of data. And that data tells a story. 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