Tips to Strengthen Your Online Shopping Security and Argomall on Maintaining Online Data Privacy and Security
Online shopping has been the most convenient way of
purchasing stuff from appliances, fashion, and even on electronics. Not only
that it saves lots of time for the buyer, this medium has become much popular
because it also helps the online shopper to know the experiences of others
through reviews before purchasing the product.
Especially this holiday season, the number of people who
prefer to shop online grows massively. Which is why it is vital to make sure
it's safe. Because the convenience you’re getting comes with a great
responsibility of securing your personal information and to avoid being
scammed.
According to the people I know who constantly shop online,
gadgets and electronics has been the most bought items online; and with its
great value and worth, scammers are using them to scam others, especially to
first time online shoppers who are vulnerable with how online shopping works
and to others who’s looking for cheap devices deals.
So here are some advice you can consider on how to secure
yourself when shopping online:
Apps and Websites
When looking for a legit and trusted apps or websites to
shop, there are a lot of things to consider and make sure you have to pay
attention even to small details. Do not just search online the item you want to
buy and purchase it right away – you’re giving the scammers and hackers the
potential to steal your personal information and credit card details.
For smartphone users, trusted sources are Google Play
(Android) and the Apple App Store (Apple). But that doesn’t mean that all apps
from these respected sources are all legit, so you need to be extra cautious
still. You still need to be careful with the apps you download by reading the
user review and verify if the developer of the app is 100% trusted.
For online shops that you can only open using a browser,
make sure that the website URL is secured. You can easily spot them by looking
at the protocol identifier in the exact form of https://.
In the Philippines, famous most trusted apps are: Lazada,
Zalora, Kimstore, and Shoppe.
Privacy Policy
All online shopping apps and websites do collect personal
information about the shopper for account details and shipping purposes. This
default process has taken over that most people don’t mind of checking. This is
very alarming because you will never know that they might share it. So it
really pays to read because if you don’t agree with something, then don’t shop
there.
It may sound simple, but this is very crucial especially if
you get a payment card out and you will encode the information. You are not
only sharing your personal information, but your credit card details as well.
Setting a Strong Password
Setting a strong password is very important as it gives you
at ease of securing your personal information to everyone. But there are a lot
of people still consider creating a very simple combination to make it easier
to remember which is quite disturbing as it leaves them vulnerable to having
their account hacked.
Of course, you won’t allow anyone to have access to your
account. So when creating your own security system like password, it is vital
to create something unique with a good combination of letters, numbers, and
special characters. Then add a two-way security by adding another layer of
verification using your mobile number to send security codes to your mobile;
through this you can monitor the logins on your account.
In this regard, the gadget-centric online selling platform
Argomall strengthens data privacy and security awareness in Davao during its
campaign for cyber-security as part of its third year celebration in partnership
with the Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et
Commerciales (AIESEC) in Ateneo de Davao. Giving the Davaoeños a broader
understanding, knowledge about data privacy and security.
As an e-commerce enabler of trust and authenticity, Argomall
takes high regard in assuring consumers that their personal data is secured in
compliance with local laws as well as international rules on data protection.
Now that digitization is on the rise, along with shopping convenience, one of
the major areas of concern regarding e-commerce is data security. Here in the
Philippines, the main basis of regulation for cyber-security is the Republic Act
of 10173 of the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
Catering to thousands of customers with their nationwide
coverage, Argomall follows strictly all the best practices for security of
their website, making sure that customers’ sensitive information like complete
name and addresses, bank account numbers and account passwords are safe from
being breached.
Argomall also follows security measures for maintaining
online presence and utilizes a secure connection for all website traffic.
The said event saw informational talks, including one about
“How to Market Yourself Online while Maintaining Data Privacy and Security,”
lead by Karel Holub, Argomall’s Chief Argonaut.
“Data privacy and security is a serious concern anywhere in the world. This is what e-commerce companies and consumers in the Philippines should understand and be more aware of,” Holub said.
“Aside from quality products and customer service, we at Argomall prioritize the consumers’ data security. We’d like to let our customers know that they do not need to worry about their personal data because with Argomall, their information is in good hands. All they have to do is wait for their packages without the usual stress and uncertainties,” he added.
Promoting consumer convenience, Argomall also recently
expanded its Home Credit online installment coverage to Cebu and Davao. With
this, Argomall users in the said key cities will have easier access to new
gadgets and accessories offered by Argomall.
Argomall also takes pride in selling gadgets and electronic accessories that are sealed, brand new, and authentic. |
Established by its innovative founders in November of 2015,
argomall.com was born out of a creative dream by Filipino-owned conglomerate
Transnational Diversified Group, to deliver quick, efficient and simple
solutions to the discerning Filipino tech shopper.
For more details of Argomall, you may visit the official
website, https://www.argomall.com/ or
visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/argomall/.
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