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Jarrett

Protect yourself online!

About Me

I am a State Senator in Massachusetts . As Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, I am very interested in protecting the residents of Massachusetts from crime.

MySpace has been getting a lot of attention lately: here , here , here , and here . I have two young sons who use the Internet regularly, and naturally become concerned about these stories. But I am convinced that there is a middleground where we can enjoy the freedom and convenience that the Internet offers while protecting ourselves.

On this page you will find tips about protecting yourself online. Please feel free to add comments on what you think are the best ways to use the Internet safely.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Anyone interested in talking about public safety and how to protect themselves online.
Tips to Protect Yourself in Cyberspace

    Beware of phishing scams. Do not give out personal information on the phone, through the mail or on the Internet, unless you have initiated the contact. Use different email address for online shopping, blogging, and posting on chat rooms than you use for your personal email. Choose a non-descript nickname and email address for most online activities. Before posting a picture or video, think about the consequences. What if an admissions counselor saw it? Or your parents? Once it’s on the web, it’s archived. Visit this page to see what I mean . You should obtain permission from anyone who is pictured in anything you post online. Be wary of people you meet on the Internet. They may not be who they say they are. If you are meeting someone for the first time, do so in a public place and tell someone you trust where you are going and who you are meeting. Protect your computer from attacks, keep your antivirus subscriptions updated. Protect yourself from identity theft: order a free credit report online at www.annualcreditreport.com . If you discover mistakes in your credit report, follow the procedures to correct them as quickly as possible. Don’t forget to enjoy the outside world just as much you can enjoy the Internet.

Television:

CSI: Miami, Law & Order

Books:

Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison, A World Apart: Women, Prison, and Life Behind Bars

Heroes:

My dad, first and foremost. Secondly, Janet Reno.

My Blog

Welcome!

Welcome to MySpace page!
Posted by Jarrett on Thu, 09 Mar 2006 12:13:00 PST