January 28 is National Data Privacy Day. While many forms of data need to be kept private, one area that many seniors often struggle with is online data privacy. While using online sources to conduct much of our business and engage in social connections is probably reaching the point that many people (including the elderly) are more comfortable with it, going online for any reason still has dangers if your elderly loved one is not aware of the many ways thieves on the internet can steal their data and use it for themselves.
This January 28, set aside some time to talk to your loved one about staying safe online.
While anyone can get tricked into sharing information they shouldn’t online or clicking a dangerous link, seniors are often targeted with very specific scams. These scams prey upon their care and concern for others as well as their often lack of experience in understanding the ins and outs of how the internet works.
Four Tips for Safe Online Use for Your Elderly Loved One
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