Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

Figure 2-7

Quizzes and Surveys

Take a look at quizzes and surveys to understand how their creators use

your information.

➟ Quizzes are created for revenue. Ask yourself who

profits from you answering the questions and who

else gets to see your answers. We have yet to see a

quiz that provides you with a clear set of terms and

conditions informing you of the rights the company

has to use your answers, and how they intend to use

that information.

➟ Seniors who use social networking sites that cater to

silver surfers are often targeted with quizzes and sur-

veys (see Figure 2-8) that often have very invasive

questions about their health, wealth, and personal

lives.

➟ Any information posted in these quizzes is highly

likely to be sold and used by many companies.

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Part I: The Foundation of Using the Internet Safely