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Privacy and Personal Data on the Internet

Like it or not, the internet knows who you are. According to a recent Pew Research study, this topic concerns Americans — 74% say it is “very important” to be in control of who can get information about them online, and only tiny minorities are “very confident” that public and private organizations will keep records maintained about them private and secure. Individuals don’t have much control over large data breaches of credit card information, medical records, or other sensitive information — but there are ways you can help protect yourself.

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