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Privacy Topics

On a web page, check the following points according to privacy:
  • Is there a privacy policy at this web site?
  • Is it easy to find?
  • Do they have a contact e-mail address and are questions actually answered?
  • Does the site have a link to its privacy policy where it collects personal information?
  • Does the site say if they use Internet cookies? If so, do they explain how they are used?
  • Does the site explain what is done with their log files and IP Addresses it collects?
  • Does the site attempt to collect personal information? Does the site claim rights to this information once it is submitted?
  • Does the site say if they release information to others?
  • Do sites ask for personal information (such as Mother's maiden name or a portion of the social security number) claiming they need this to set a password?


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