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Be Aware of What Data You Expose

April 14th, 2008 (7:00am) Jason Harris 2 Comments

copierMany in the American public are unaware of the personally identifiable information they leave behind when conducting seemingly mundane activities.

A recent study shows that most taxpayers are painfully unaware that when they make a photocopy on a digital photo copier the machine makes an image and stores it on its hard drive.  Information being photocopied can be utilized by hackers for identity theft purposes.  The same threat can also be true for faxes that are sent on a digital fax machine.

Where are other places you might be putting your personal information out there for strangers to see without realizing it?

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