So the cat's out of the bag. E-commerce has hit and hit hard. And it's becoming extremely difficult to remember how many sites you've given your credit card to. What can you do to fight back against the hordes of e-commerce sites on the hunt?
Stay anonymous.
In a world where any site you browse can find out plenty of information without your permission or knowledge, there are ways of keeping yourself from harm. There are actually many free and commercially available products that could be useful in your quest to sustain anonymity. Some major strides have been made in the field of cryptography that make the implementation of a cash-like system of money possible in the digital world. Also, there are anonymous remailers and trusted third-party sites that can keep your information from being detected.
But your best resource for keeping yourself anonymous is not to give out any information in the first place. Restrain yourself from filling out any but the most important required forms. Even if it means making a transaction over the phone rather than the internet, considering where privacy technology is now, it may be worth it.
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