Protecting your privacy online

In today's world, you must always be aware that you can be charged with a crime if you simply view the wrong kind of site. Any email that you send can be read, some would argue that encryption is the answer. Yet there are signs that our government will not be satisfied until they control the back doors into our encryption software.

So, how do you avoid trouble on the internet, get around government restrictions, or simply protect your privacy as a basic fundamental right? You use software designed to hide your presence on the internet.:

1. First among all privacy programs is TOR which is a browser that loses your ip address through anonymous relays so when you visit a site they can not track you unless you break the rules. The rules can be gleaned by following the TOR link, but the basics are to not allow scripts, disable Java, and don't engage in transactions that compromise your identity.
2. Follow the advice detailed in the Electronic Frontier Foundation's 12 ways to protect your online privacy.
3. There is a very good overall approach detailed at the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse that you should also check out. 
4. And finally Tech News World has a very good comprehensive article on privacy.
5. Don't forget to use a VPN with TOR, check this list of VPN providers out.

Follow the above links and educate yourself on the best internet practices in today's world. Enjoy!!