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Fraud is more common than people probably suspect, and consumer privacy is often at the root of fraudulent practices. Fortunately, there are things you can do to protect your consumer privacy rights. Here are some general guidelines for preserving your legal right to privacy as a consumer:
1. Look for and READ privacy policies when executing transactions on the Internet. If you don’t understand the language, email the site’s Webmaster or other contact and ask for clarification.
2. Do not use your email account at work to conduct personal business. Most people are not aware that their boss has a legal right to information that passes through the company’s computers, including emails.
3. Check to ensure the security of online forms. Usually this involves finding out whether or not forms you submit will be encrypted – a coding process that allows only the intended recipient to view the information. Protected pages on the web will show a “lock” graphic at the bottom of the page, which you can click on to learn more about the certificate of privacy protection issued to the host of the site.
4. Make sure to clear your computer’s browsing activity. This is a simple process but differs according to the browser you use. You will want to find the “empty cache” or “clear history” button.
5. Do not provide companies with more information than required, especially if they ask for irrelevant information regarding lifestyle, habits, or other preferences.
6. Encrypt your emails. Find out if your email program has encryption and if so, use it. If not, Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) provides free encryption for non-commercial use.
7. Use your power to opt-out of third party information sharing. Many online companies offer you the opportunity to have your name removed from information sharing lists. While the offer to “opt out” is sometimes not immediately conspicuous, it is your right and you should exercise it.
8. Tell your children to ask for your permission before providing their personal information or that of the family online. Congress enacted the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in 1998 to protect the personal information of children under 12 obtained via the Web.
9. Use common sense. Always ask questions and seek out resources if you are concerned about the privacy of your personal information. This is especially true for transactions conducted over the Internet where control of your personal information is limited.
Federal and state laws also exist to protect your consumer privacy rights. Click here to learn more about consumer privacy laws.
If your consumer privacy rights have been violated, you may wish to speak with a qualified consumer fraud attorney who can evaluate your case and explain your options. Contact us today to speak with one of our experienced consumer fraud attorneys.
Consumer fraud class action lawsuits are specifically designed to help individuals who have been similarly aggrieved to pursue a common goal – namely to hold the deceptive business accountable for any damages suffered. Thus, consumers who have been defrauded by a corporation or other entity may file a consumer fraud class action lawsuit on behalf of themselves and others to seek compensation for their shared grievance.
If you feel you have been the victim of consumer fraud or any type of fraud, please contact us to learn about your legal rights and options. WE VALUE YOUR PRIVACY: any information you provide on this secure form will be held in the strictest confidence and will only be used by our attorneys to determine how we can help you.
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