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Even if you are careful not to give information to anyone online, there are still ways that your privacy can be compromised.

Spyware, adware and cookies can track your every move on the Web. Find out what the issues are and how you can surf smarter...

FTC - Information Privacy & Security - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's info and policies with more on spam and identity theft.

Home Network Security - The complete FAQ on the subject from the CERT Coordination Center covering anti-virus protection, e-mail attachments, firewalls, file backup and more.

Online Privacy Alliance - Excellent resource for info on business, consumer and kids' privacy issues, including rules, tools, and Webmaster resources for drafting an effective online privacy policy.

Electronic Privacy Information Center - This article discusses the problems with privacy - especially cookies - and some of the technology being developed to improve the situation. Click on the epic link to see more reports.

Internet Essentials - National Consumers League guide to online privacy and security issues including password protection, spam, cookies, viruses, kid monitoring and more, with related resources and a short glossary of related terms.

CyberAngels.org - Internet 101 - A great home user's guide to Internet security and privacy with FAQ's on firewalls, spam, adware and spyware, e-mail filters and blockers, cookies, instant messaging and other tips and tricks to safe surfing.

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