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What is security?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology defines security as “Freedom from those conditions that can cause loss of assets with unacceptable consequences”. Simply put, security is the controls an organization has in place to protect information from unauthorized access.

What is privacy?

Privacy is personal. Privacy is defined by the European Data Protection Supervisor as the “ability of an individual to be left alone, out of public view, and in control of information about oneself.” Regardless of how privacy is defined, the most impact on individuals occurs when privacy is interpreted by governments and organizations collecting data.

Theoretically, individuals should have the right to be the gatekeepers of their personal information. However, this isn’t always the case. As a result, new or amended privacy laws are popping up like daisies all over the world highlighting where personal information is collected, processed, and stored. Having said that, the question becomes, how is this information protected? The answer? Security.

How are security and privacy-related?

Tips on how to keep your privacy and security safe

Doing business with companies and organizations that value your privacy and take steps to secure your personal information is a good idea. There are, however, things you can take to preserve your privacy and security.

Some instances are as follows −

Keep what you post on social media and online in general to a bare minimum.

Before dumping essential documents in the trash, shred them.

Keep your Social Security number private. Keep it safe, and don't give it out if feasible. If you don't have a driver's license, see if you can produce another kind of identification.

Protect your information and gadgets. Using security software, a secure router, a VPN on public Wi-Fi, and identity theft protection services, for example, can help.

Consider how the information you're sharing might be used. Recognize how once your data has been shared online, it is no longer under your control. Before you join up for an app or service, be sure you read the company's privacy policies.