What Is Online Privacy, and Why Is Online Privacy Important?

Online privacy refers to your right to participate in when, how, and to what extent your personal information (PI) is collected, retained, used, disclosed, shared, or otherwise processed (collectively, “process”) while you use the internet.

Some common topics related to online privacy and information security include tracking and data collection, phishing attacks, and hacker campaigns.

You can review the privacy notices (also known as privacy policies or privacy statements) on websites you visit, use strong passwords, and manage your privacy and security settings to better take control of your online privacy.