Find out what is published about you already on the Internet. Type your name into one of the Google services (web, images, groups, directory or news) and discover if anything is already online.
Stay anonymous yourself. Only use your ISP email for official communication and create other email accounts for public postings online.
Choose an online name that is different to your real name.
Choose an online name which is gender unspecific.
Do not put any personal information into online profiles that you need to complete.
Be careful where you post any real life photos.
Be aware of the services that people can contact you online and take any precautions necessary to protect yourself and your computer from any attacks.
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