MOBILISE YOUR PHONE PRIVACY—Top Tips We use mobile phones for many things: to make calls, send messages and emails, listen to music, store calendar appointments, take photos, pay for things, get directions and access the web. It is easy to forget how much personal information is stored on your phone and just how easy it is to leave your phone unattended or open to theft. Here are some steps to increase your phone privacy and security to give yourself peace of mind. Know where your Turn on your oo) phone is security features aa) Vey Itcounds obvious but you'd be Alptorestve OGG [Caan turprted show many phones ae sacuntysetingt| rsa Gcdcrnmencocnyesctneatyecr ——sotefanae @@ Heenan phone ike your walleknow yourettwin OQ eee where it is at all times and don't leave it unattended. Not only does them and turn Reins them on. 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Sonnet Remember, even secure ere Ee networks can have risks, easy itcan be to s0 think before you click. figure out. Office of the Privacy Commissioner ‘The Australian Privacy Commissioner isthe national privacy regulator. The aim of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner is to promote awareness and protection of personal information. The Office performs key functions under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, such as providing information and advice about privacy, handling complaints, conducting ‘audits, and undertaking promotional and educational activities. For further information ‘about the Office, visit www: privacy.cov.t. Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy ‘The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy maintains Stay ‘Smart Online—www.staysmartonline.gov.au—a website that provides all Australians \with information on the simple steps they can take to protect themselves online. The Department also has a program of eyber security awareness raising activites, culminating ‘each June in the annual National Cyber Security Awareness Week. ‘Australian Communications and Media Authority “The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the rogulation of broadcasting, tha internet, radiocommunications and telocommunications. For more information about the ACMA, visit www.acma.gov.au. The ACMA operates 2 range of cybersafety and cyber security education and awareness programs designed for children, parents and teachers. To learn more about these programs, visit wwvw cybersmart.gov.su rerument Iltiatve I i H ni i i g