In this post we’re sharing information on why you need to protect your personal data online, how that data is collected, and what you can do to minimize its collection. We’re not talking about intimate photos — if you put those online, you’re just being silly. We’re talking about the personal details that are used by advertisers and others to target you and, more importantly, that are used by cybercriminals to send phishing scams, conduct identity theft, and commit bank fraud in your name.