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How can you tell if the website you’ve chosen will protect your privacy while online? Reputable merchants will use encryption technology to transfer all financial information you send. Encryption software encodes data to prevent thieves from stealing private information in transit.
Only those with a special key on the receiving end will be able to decode and access the data.

The most common type used is SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer. When Internet Explorer® or Netscape NavigatorT browsers detect this security software in use, an “s” will follow the protocol HTTP in your address bar so that it reads: HTTPS.
The S indicates a secure connection. A small padlock or key icon will appear at the bottom of your screen also, depending on your browser.
By clicking on this icon you can view detailed security credentials from the certificate issuer.

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