The internet is a great tool. We use it for entertainment, work, education, everything. Its what connects pretty much anything and everything. In most cases, anonymity has been the friend of the internet user… or most would think they do but that’s not entirely true.
Personal information is a commodity in the internet era and companies, regardless of how noble their goals are, will almost always want your personal information. That said, the savvy internet user may know not to disclose information online, even kids know that’s a big no-no but what about times when you’re not giving it, but taking it away without you knowing?
Personal information is good but most advertiser need to tie that name to your behavior: what you like, what you buy, how often you go online, how much of one thing do you order, all of these things and more can be used to sell ads to you.
In the infographic below, Norton details some quick facts and quick list on how to combat being tracked so you’re not handing out your information without you knowing.