It is frightening to realise how vulnerable we are to personal and other information being collected by unknown organisations and it is difficult to know how to educate people about taking care of their personal details as so many simply buy a computer and go online without realising the dangers. However, displaying online security procedures in public places, such as libraries and internet cafes, where computers are being accessed by many people, could be a good place to start.
Another way of informing the general public about privacy and security would be to place a link to either Microsoft’s strong passwords or Google’s choosing a smart password on the library website Personal Account Login page. A public organisation has an obligation to protect its users and, while there will always be some who don’t wish to know about security, provision of a link does at least give everyone a fair opportunity of finding out.
I found the information regarding passwords particularly useful and in future will change mine more frequently, at the same time taking steps to make them more secure. This photo by spodzone is a reminder not to lock the gate after the horse has bolted!
Another way of informing the general public about privacy and security would be to place a link to either Microsoft’s strong passwords or Google’s choosing a smart password on the library website Personal Account Login page. A public organisation has an obligation to protect its users and, while there will always be some who don’t wish to know about security, provision of a link does at least give everyone a fair opportunity of finding out.
I found the information regarding passwords particularly useful and in future will change mine more frequently, at the same time taking steps to make them more secure. This photo by spodzone is a reminder not to lock the gate after the horse has bolted!
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