Positive Ageing - Protect Your Personal Information

In this digital age it’s necessary to be aware that people can use the personal information of others for illegal purposes.

• It is wise to be careful about the way you protect the details of your personal information.

• Promptly report to the relevant authority the loss of any personal identity documents like a passport or ID card.

• Don’t carry around in your wallet or handbag all your personal charge cards or ID cards – only carry what you need on a daily basis.

• Don’t put personal information out in the rubbish; cut up expired bank cards and shred invoices and bank statements before you throw them out.

• Don’t give out your credit card details on the telephone.

• Store personal identity documents like passports in a secure, locked, place.