Another tip from Secure Data Recycling is to make sure that when you are dealing with financial data online, make sure that the URL at the top is https and not http .

If you’re on a “real” online banking page, it should display a symbol in your browser’s address bar to show it’s secure, such as a locked padlock or unbroken key symbol.

If that symbol’s missing, be very careful. This is one reason why it’s best to browse an online banking page from your PC – on a smartphone browser, it can be more difficult to see which pages are secure.

For more advice on Data Security contact Secure Data Recycling.