Chapter 15
Privacy: Protecting Yourself Online
In This Chapter
Keeping up with what is known about you
Determining how safe your information is on eBay
Finding out what eBay does with your info
Protecting your privacy
On the Internet, as in real life, you should never take your personal privacy for granted. Sure, you're ecstatic that you can shop and sell on eBay from the privacy of your home, but remember: Just because your front door is locked doesn't mean that your privacy is being protected. If you're new to the Internet, you may be surprised to find out what you reveal about yourself to the world, no matter how many precautions you take. (Yes, we all know about that neon-green facial you wear when you're shopping online . . . just kidding . . . honest.)
All moves across the Internet have become part of the “big data” movement. You have most likely heard of data mining, which takes enormous amounts of data from every Internet citizen's posts, movements, and clicks. This data is even collected from your smartphone. There is so much information available that specialists have ...
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