In the interests of safety, there is some information you should avoid placing on your web site. This would include:
The address of your house or apartment.
Your home telephone number. Use the telephone number for your day job, or set up a second phone number for your dance business that rings straight to a voice mail account. For extra safety points, ask a male friend or family member to record the greeting on the voice mail for you. If you teach through a community-sponsored program, publish the phone number for their office instead of publishing your personal number.
Genealogical information. Your mother's maiden name is often used as a kind of password by banks and credit card companies. A criminal could potentially use this information to get access to your bank accounts.
Anything else that could make you more vulnerable to a stalker or identity thief.
A schedule of when you'll be out of town teaching workshops -- that effectively invites would-be burglars to help themselves to the contents of your home while you're gone.
In short, think carefully about what kind of information you provide, and how it could potentially be misused before you post it on your site.
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Jun 26, 2000 9:44 PM
I think that was one of the best safety articles I have ever read. Up to date and to the point. I truly learned alot from it. I will always keep those fine tips in mind for everyday use. Thank you ver ...
-- posted by marie22
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