Protect Your Privacy: A How To Guide

What Do I Want to Keep Private?

Consider information that you don't want others to know. This can include:

• Passwords
  This could be passwords to your email, social media account, bank account, or computer.
   
• Identifiable information
  Your contact information, like your home address, email address, or phone number, could be used against your own interests.
   
• Personal information
  Your social security number, health information, or legal status should be kept private.
   

What are other pieces of information that you would want to keep private?

How Can Your Private Data be Used Against You?

If your private data becomes disclosed, it can be used against you in a variety of ways.

• It can be used to determine your immigration status.
   
• Law enforcement uses social media as a surveillance tool.
   
• DNA information submitted to DNA companies may be accessible by authorities.
   
• Private data can be uncovered during litigation.
   
• Private data can be weaponized to dox users, where private information is published online for the specific purpose of harassing someone.