Christmas
is a busy time of year, and it is easy to become distracted with festive events
such as shopping, wrapping gifts and school nativities. With our minds
elsewhere, it is important that we do not let our confidential information fall
into the wrong hands.
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8 Tips
For Christmas Confidentiality
Follow
these tips to ensure your identity remains safe this Christmas.
1) Store your
confidential documents in a secure location. Do not leave items such as bank
cards and statements, pay slips and passports lying around your house.
2) Shred
any unwanted confidential documents.
3) Only use secure websites when buying online. Look for https at the beginning of the web address and for a small padlock symbol.
4) Monitor your bank accounts and report any suspicious activity.
5) Do not give out bank details over the phone even if the caller claims to be a trusted source. Many scammers claim to have your bank details on their system to tempt you into giving your details.
6) Do not use the same password for all online accounts. Ensure passwords are strong and not easily guessed.
7) If sharing access to your computer this Christmas ensure all online accounts have their “remember me” password facility disabled. This will prevent unwanted access to emails, social media accounts etc. If possible, set up a separate log in for guests to use.
8) Turn off the “In App Purchase” feature on tablets if you are letting others (especially children) use your tablet over Christmas – this will prevent any purchases (e.g. for games) being made from your bank account. In App purchases can soon add up and leave tablet owners with a drained bank account.
3) Only use secure websites when buying online. Look for https at the beginning of the web address and for a small padlock symbol.
4) Monitor your bank accounts and report any suspicious activity.
5) Do not give out bank details over the phone even if the caller claims to be a trusted source. Many scammers claim to have your bank details on their system to tempt you into giving your details.
6) Do not use the same password for all online accounts. Ensure passwords are strong and not easily guessed.
7) If sharing access to your computer this Christmas ensure all online accounts have their “remember me” password facility disabled. This will prevent unwanted access to emails, social media accounts etc. If possible, set up a separate log in for guests to use.
8) Turn off the “In App Purchase” feature on tablets if you are letting others (especially children) use your tablet over Christmas – this will prevent any purchases (e.g. for games) being made from your bank account. In App purchases can soon add up and leave tablet owners with a drained bank account.
We hope
you have found these tips useful. Wishing you a safe and secure Christmas!
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