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Millions of young people are putting themselves at risk of identity fraud by leaving their "electronic footprint" on Internet Web sites and blogs, the country's privacy watchdog has warned.
Concerned about the explosion of personal information available online, the Information Commissioner's Office (IOC) has launched official guidelines for millions of people who use networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Bebo.
The guidance includes warnings that a "blog is for life" and "reputation is everything" while entries can leave a permanent "electronic footprint" on the Internet.
The report said that the future of almost three-quarters of young people aged between 14 and 21 -- about 4.5 million people -- could be placed at risk by the reckless use of information.
The IOC survey found the online content "could damage the prospects of young people and leave many more vulnerable to identity fraud".
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Concerned about the explosion of personal information available online, the Information Commissioner's Office (IOC) has launched official guidelines for millions of people who use networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Bebo.
The guidance includes warnings that a "blog is for life" and "reputation is everything" while entries can leave a permanent "electronic footprint" on the Internet.
The report said that the future of almost three-quarters of young people aged between 14 and 21 -- about 4.5 million people -- could be placed at risk by the reckless use of information.
The IOC survey found the online content "could damage the prospects of young people and leave many more vulnerable to identity fraud".
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