Information is power and Information can be about money too

So many times I have heard this, and experience it - information is power.  How better to win than have more information.  Today though it is easier than ever to get information, the 'computer age' has mad it easier than ever!  Probably the information that holds the biggest concern to you and I is, personal information and how it gets into the hands of 'others.'

Don't worry, just sit back and businesses will 'tell' other businesses about you!  Many State Departments are inclined to sell your information to businesses, and for a tidy profit too!  Businesses of all kinds are buying the information too, insurance companies, car dealers, attorneys, you name it.  And the companies are targeting you too.  At times, it seems almost they are fortune tellers, sending advertisements to your address, just when you need them most.

It isn't just State Agencies selling the information either, many private businesses do it as well, even the credit reporting agencies are selling your information when you meet the buyer's criteria! 

Many private companies, have their hands in the 'cookie' jar of selling personal information too, Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Verizon and many more.  While there are statues that govern the selling of information, many of them protect the buyers and sellers of the information and not actually the individual.  Especially in regards to State Agencies, much of the information is 'public record' and otherwise accessible.  Personally, I have a bit of a problem with some of the information available being public record and easily accessible by just about anyone!

Every time we sign up for a new social network many of the services are 'free' to us.  We pay no subscription fee to enjoy the services but we pay in other ways.  Why do you think SPAM is such a big issue?  Think you are safe?  Think again, there is a plethora of information 'floating' around about you!  Anyone want to know.....? 

Stand up and speak out, it is the only way you will ever know the peace and comfort, the change you desire.