Managing your online presence is more important than ever in today’s interconnected world. Simple actions can make a significant difference in safeguarding your data and privacy on social media, gaming platforms, and the internet, which are all increasingly targeted by bad actors.
They want your personal information to use for their own gain. Whether it’s about your location, habits, background, or plans, it’s not their business.
In recognition of Data Privacy Week and Identity Theft Awareness Week, which take place January 27-31, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to remind you about the importance of protecting your personal information and data with tips from VA cybersecurity and privacy experts and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Check out the valuable insights in this video and educational session:
- Let’s Flip the Script: Put Hackers on the Defense answers common data privacy and security questions and offers important tips and challenges when safeguarding your data.
- New Year, New You, New Cyber Resolutions with fraud awareness and prevention guidance, current and emerging scams, and identity theft prevention best practices.
Your personal information …. is no one else’s business.
More tips
- Veterans can contact their local VA Privacy Officer to file a complaint regarding an alleged privacy violation of their Veteran data or for general privacy questions or concerns.
- Veterans who suspect they have experienced fraud can find resources to file a report to the appropriate agency by visiting www.vsafe.gov or calling 833-38V-SAFE (8-7233).
- Bookmark and regularly visit the VA Cybersecurity Spot for updates on how to stay safe online.
- Veterans who suspect they have been the victim of identity theft should call VA at 1-855-578-5492.
- File complaints with the Federal Trade Commission.
