FTC Consumer Blog
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Jessica L. Rich, Former Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/guess-what-weve-been-protecting-your-privacy-and-more
The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.