Some comments from an interesting article posted in The New York Times titled "Google Offers Users a Peek at Stored Data"
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Personally I think the information is the main source of power in this world.

Throughout the ages who controls the information, has the power to get what he wants. Therefore it is important that more and more we are more careful with our information.

The article talks about a new program that collects all information from Google users in one place, offering the possibility to configure the user data.


Many people have spoken against. Because they believe that Information Resources may be used to violate the privacy of individuals.



However, some privacy advocates have chosen the product.
"It is an important step forward in terms of trying to unite the user experience for people who use Google products"
Said Ari Schwartz, operations director of the Center for Democracy and Technology.


Currently, all users have the opportunity to acquire any application that can automatically copy the email addresses listed on websites as they browse, and this facility has allowed the growth of a black market database .
A source of important information which companies have to collect personal data via the Internet are the records of purchases. The websites for buying and selling have abundant information, which is then used for statistical purposes or for marketing actions. Social networks, especially the more popular sites such as Facebook, are another source to consider, because there users leave clues about their interests and habits, as they create and participate in thematic groups and fan pages.

My main recommendation is to not put personal information online unless absolutely necessary. Some people are too confident and does not hesitate to share your information, photos, documents and other with everyone, but if a stranger goes to the home of any of these people, rings the doorbell and asks for your personal information and photos, person will be suspicious and probably will not get anything. We must act in the same way about the Internet, you need to be educated in their use to prevent data theft and fraud. No matter that we have antivirus, firewalls and other protections, as it sometimes is as simple as clicking in the wrong place to receive an attack which is difficult to protect. "

One of the most dangerous methods of attack from hackers is to send mass emails that pretend to be sent by a bank or electronic payment system and ask for information such as passwords, credit card numbers or bank account. With the existence of a growing number of Internet users, and a more familiar with new technologies fall into one of these traps can be easy. A careful and responsible use seems to be the most appropriate attitude, in fact banks are not asking for a password change by mail or anything else like it.

Finally we are the only ones responsible for the information we publish on the web.