Tip: Keep PII Private

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PII - Personal Identifiable Information
Here is a list of personal information that should not be shared online:

1. Home Address: You should never share your home address on the internet.
2. Phone Number: Avoid sharing your cell phone number online.
3. Email Address: Keep your email address private and don't share it openly.
4. Personal Information: Be cautious about sharing personal information like your date of birth, driver's license, who you live with or other details on social media.
5. License Plate Number: Avoid posting pictures that reveal your license plate number, as it can be used to identify you.
6. Family Pictures: Be careful about sharing family pictures that could reveal personal information or your location.
7. Details in the Background: Ensure that your background in photos or videos doesn't reveal sensitive information, like degrees or awards that may contain your name.
8. Information about Your Home: Avoid sharing details about your living space, especially if it can be used to identify your location.
9.  Webinar Attendees: When hosting online sessions, be mindful of what's visible in your background, especially if there are many attendees. Avoid sharing personal or sensitive information unintentionally. Also, make sure that your space is clean.
10. Personal Interactions: Be cautious when interacting with strangers online, and remember that not everyone may have good intentions. Don't reveal too much personal information, especially to people you don't know well.
11. Identity Protection: Keep in mind that oversharing personal information can make it easier for someone to steal your identity, potentially leading to issues like fraudulent job applications or credit card applications.
12. Stranger Danger: It's essential to remind yourself and others about basic online safety and the potential dangers of sharing too much information, especially for women and individuals who belong to minority groups may be targeted more frequently. Strangers, as well as some people you "think" you know, may put you in danger.

By avoiding the sharing of this sensitive information, you can help protect your privacy and reduce the risk of identity theft or other online threats.