Editor's Log

Guard your info

How much information do you give out; to whom do you give it, for what purpose; and with whom will that information be shared and for what purpose? In today's society these are questions that have to be asked for your own financial and personal protection.

Sadly, there are people out there who will misuse what we should consider personal information for their own benefit, leaving us wondering what happened and who did us wrong.

Granted, not everyone is out to get us. But, telling the difference between those who are and those who aren't has gotten so difficult that it is best to trust no one.

Recently my wife and I went to an event and were confronted with an authorization form and a survey. The form authorized my involvement in a research project, which was not explained or outlined. The survey asked far too many personal questions, such as salary, medical history, financial history, etc.

After being told the forms had to be filled out to participate and examining the questions being asked, I returned the forms and left.

My motto is simple: Guard your personal information!

Know who is asking for personal information, who is going to use it and how and with whom the information will be shared and for what purpose.

Identity theft is a real issue!