Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

Figure 2-5

Your searches tell a great deal about you, and search

engines have come under heavy pressure — particularly

in Europe — to limit the length of time they store

information about all the search queries you’ve made.

This pressure on search engines is a result of a

demand for increasing your privacy and reducing the

invasiveness of the information stored — and sold —

about you.

Understand Terms and Conditions

Remember that an important aspect of making choices about sharing

information is your trust in the company you’re interacting with. Its

terms and conditions can help you decide how much you trust it. For

example, you’re probably far more comfortable sharing your financial

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Part I: The Foundation of Using the Internet Safely