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What Does Google Autofill Store?

Google Autofill can store your name, home address, business address, phone number, email address, and credit and debit cards. However, it can store any information that you enter, such as if you use a friend’s address or personal information for ordering a package. If a friend or a family member is logged into an account on your computer, Autofill may save their information, too. So it’s not only your information in jeopardy of being stolen.

The Dangers of Google Autofill

It can be dangerous to store your account and credit card information with Autofill, whether you visit a malicious website or not. If your account is hacked, or if your phone or computer are stolen, then you’ve just given a hacker access to all of your account and financial information. They can easily access and view all of the information you’ve stored with Chrome.

To make your personal information is more secure, you should either restrict Autofill’s behavior, or else disable it altogether. You can disable Autofill by going to Chrome’s settings, and then unchecking the box “enable Autofill to fill out web forms in a single click.”

A Common Problem with Autofills

Earlier this year it was reported that Google Autofill — in addition to other web browser and password manager’s autofills — was giving away users’ information to hidden, malicious text boxes on websites. Autofill didn’t need users’ approval before filling out a text box; even if a user intended to give only a name and email address to a website, Autofill would still automatically fill other boxes with your personal information. Or, it could provide unseen, malicious text boxes on the web page with your information. This is all another reason that you should consider disabling Autofill.

Information Facebook Collects

It’s difficult to know exactly how much data Facebook collects. They are purposefully vague about their activity, and perhaps want to avoid mass user panic. Some of the information they collect includes: where you live (or your current location), your age, gender, level of education, employment details, language, the type of device you use, income level, relationship status and details, life events, political engagement, shopping and buying behavior, the type of car you own, the bank you use, your TV and music interests, and more. But Facebook also collects data on your Facebook activity, any websites you visit while logged in on Facebook, in addition to websites you visit when not logged in on Facebook.

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Recently, Facebook made a deal with WhatsApp to collect data on WhatsApp users. According to Gizmodo, this information includes phone numbers, how frequently people use the app, mobile carriers, screen resolution, type of operating system, and more. The full list is unknown. While this information might seem harmless, it can be used to figure out the type of phone you have, your income, and your interests.

What is the Information used for?

As stated, Facebook makes its money from advertising. They use the collected information for targeted marketing purposes. Businesses want to know more information about their customers, and how they can better reach them. If you visit a clothing store’s website, for example, Facebook uses that information to send you ads related to that store, or similar businesses. Facebook might also take into account where you live to send you targeted regional ads. You can opt out of targeted ads through Facebook settings, but unfortunately, this doesn’t stop them from collecting information on you.

Non-Facebook Users

Not a Facebook User? Facebook still collects information about non-users. If you visit any Facebook page, such as a Facebook business page, or an article that has a Facebook “like” button, Facebook is tracking you. Facebook considers this cookie-tracking to be a security measure against what could potentially jeopardize the security of Facebook user accounts. The cookie-tracking can help prevent hacking and fake accounts from being created.

Nonetheless, many people consider the tracking of non-users to be unethical since these users did not agree to a Facebook privacy policy. Still, it’s unclear as to if this issue will be resolved, or what targeted marketing and data collection will look like in the future. Odds are, it might be even more intrusive.

Which Personal Details Were Collected?

Just a few short weeks ago, broadband providers could legally distribute information about their users. This includes your location, financial information, web browsing habits, the apps that you use, the websites that you visit, among other information. Broadband providers knew it all — and they weren’t afraid to share it.

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Your Personal Information Will Still Be Collected

Now companies like Comcast and AT&T can’t use your personal information for targeted marketing. However, AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon can still gather information on users — but it is now a lot harder than it used to be. Jeffrey Chester, the executive director of the Center for Digital Democracy, stated, “For the first time, the public will be guaranteed that when they use broadband to connect to the internet, whether on a mobile device or personal computer, they will have the ability to decide whether and how much of their information can be gathered.” Finally, it is up to the consumer — to an extent.

Of course, this ruling will not affect users of the HBO Now app or the AT&T DirecTV users, for example. The ruling is only applicable to broadband businesses. Web companies, such as Facebook and Google, are also left out of the F.C.C. ruling. These kinds of companies will follow the general consumer protection rules handled by the Federal Trade Commission. They do not need to ask for permission before gathering web browsing habits.

When and How the Ruling Will Go into Effect

It will be a year before consumers see any of these changes. Companies will notify users of the new privacy options through email or pop-up boxes on their websites. Once the ruling goes into effect, broadband providers will no longer be able to gather personal info — unless they receive customer permission.

Protect Your Information

Now that your broadband information will soon be safe, it’s time to further protect your web browsing activity. You should always be careful about the type of information you provide to companies, in addition to which companies you trust with your information. Download and install PSafe Total Windows to protect your computer from viruses and malware. PSafe Total Windows also offers disc cleanup, which will help your computer to run faster and better than ever.