Which statement best describes the recommended approach to identity protection?

• A. Shop online using any free Wi-Fi network
• B. Share login credentials with trusted friends to verify identity
• C. Store sensitive documents in a safe place at all times
• D. Use care when shopping online, including HTTPS and reputable websites, and dispose of sensitive documents properly

Answer: (D)

Protecting identity hinges on both how you shop online and how you handle physical records. When you shop online, choosing reputable sites and looking for HTTPS in the web address matters because the encrypted connection helps shield your information from being intercepted. Reputable sites also tend to have stronger security practices beyond just encryption. Separately, disposing of sensitive documents properly reduces the chance that someone can steal your information from trash or recycling streams.

The best approach brings these elements together: shop online with secure connections on trustworthy sites, and dispose of sensitive documents securely. The other options don’t provide the full protection: using free Wi‑Fi can expose data to interception; sharing login credentials weakens security; storing documents safely is good but incomplete without proper disposal and online safeguards.