Protect personal information

Protection of personal information online involves safeguarding sensitive data such as financial details, contact information, and health records from unauthorized access, theft, or misuse. In the cyber world, where digital interactions are prevalent, ensuring the security and confidentiality of personal information is essential to maintain trust, prevent identity theft, and comply with data protection regulations.

This is particularly relevant for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), as they often handle such data but may lack the resources or expertise to implement robust cybersecurity measures. Therefore, prioritizing the protection of personal information is crucial for these entities to maintain credibility, mitigate cyber risks, and adhere to legal obligations in the online realm.

Digital users should ensure protecting their sensitive personal information and restrict sharing information such as home address, phone numbers, email, passwords, photographs to anyone in public platforms while accessing the internet.

Let’s briefly understand its applicability as cyber ethic for individual entrepreneur/organization that we are dealing with here:

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      NGOs often collect and process personal information of beneficiaries, donors, and stakeholders for various purposes such as service delivery, fundraising, and advocacy. Protecting this personal information online is critical for maintaining the privacy and dignity of beneficiaries, preserving donor trust, and safeguarding organizational reputation. Breaches of personal information can not only harm individuals' privacy but also undermine the effectiveness and credibility of NGOs in achieving their missions. Therefore, NGOs must prioritize the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures and compliance with data protection regulations to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal information and uphold trust with stakeholders. In summary, protecting personal information online is essential for MSMEs, CSCs, and NGOs to maintain trust, safeguard privacy, prevent financial losses, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements specific to their operations and interactions in the cyber world.