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Which messaging apps should you use? We look at popular chat services like Facebook Messenger, Signal and Whatsapp to help you pick the right one.

How to find the best password manager Trying to remember a long list of passwords is a recipe for insanity. We explain the ins and outs of password managers.

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How to secure your Google account We look at how to protect the personal and private information in your Google account.

Four things to do with your data before you die With so much of our data and assets now stored online, how do we make sure our loved ones aren’t locked out after we die?

Complaints about credit reporting firm Equifax CHOICE has heard from a number of Equifax customers who say the services they pay for are falling short.

NDIS recipient information hacked in major data breach Personal identification and sensitive health information of recipients of the National Disability Insurance Scheme hacked.

Drowning in privacy policies: CHOICE calls for reform On average, Australians are asked to read and consent to 116 privacy policies – or 467,000 words.

How to remove metadata from photos and videos A picture paints a thousand data points – here's how you can better protect your privacy.

What does Windows Security do? We look at Windows Security features beyond antivirus and firewall and how you can customise your settings.

How to make sense of a privacy policy Privacy policies are lengthy and often full of jargon, so just what should you look out for?

How to avoid giving away your personal details online Sometimes hackers ask politely for the information they need. Here's how to steer clear of their tricks on social media.

Meet the new CHOICE team tackling data misuse We're taking on consumer data misuse and harmful automated decision-making.

Equifax data breach a 'one-off', agency claims When an Equifax customer logged in and saw someone else's details, he worried about the safety of his own personal data.

Steer clear of fake Dyson Facebook pages offering $4 products The company tells CHOICE it has no links to bogus Facebook pages and urges customers to ignore them.

How two-factor authentication can protect your password Improved password security will make your online accounts less vulnerable to hackers.

Avoid online scams: phishing What is phishing, how can you spot it and what can you do?

Online competitions – the tricks and traps Too good to be true? Don't be fooled by alluring prizes.

How to change your Facebook privacy settings What you can do to limit your personal data being shared by Facebook.

Family Zone review A cyber gatekeeper for all your digital devices – including phones, tablets and games consoles.

Personal health record online There’s a growing range of websites, apps and services that give you online access to your medical records.

Online safety guide Security tips to protect against scams, spam, malware, ransomware and viruses.

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