Securing Sensitive Information

Protecting Confidential Information

Individuals and businesses must protect themselves from identity theft and fraud risk. Following are tips on how to manage your confidential information and help minimize its misuse.

• Before giving out confidential information, check how it will be used by or shared with others.
• Read the privacy policies of Web sites that you access or on which you share information or conduct business.
• Ensure password protection on your accounts. Don't use easily available information as a password or authentication.
• Keep documents with sensitive information in a safe place. Use cross-cut shredders to securely dispose of documents with sensitive information.
• Monitor your accounts on a regular basis.

Did you know?

It's reported that one in five Americans are or will become victims of identity theft. And it's estimated there will be one million new victims this year.