6 tips to secure your privacy on Google+ [Infographic]

With around 20-million users making over a billion shares a day in the short time it’s been around, it certainly looks like Google+ is here to stay.

Though recent reports have shown that current users may be losing interest in the new social network, it must be remembered that Google+ is still an invite only service and as such, the moment it opens up to the public at large, it will be the buzz all over again.

From the outset, it has been clear — probably as a result of Facebook’s numerous privacy gaffes — that protecting a user’s privacy was one of the primary ways Google aimed to entice users to its service.

Vic Gundotra, Google’s Senior Vice President for Engineering, stated, in the blog post announcing G+,

“…we’ve focused on the user for over a decade: liberating data, working for an open internet, and respecting people’s freedom to be who they want to be. We realise, however, that Google+ is a different kind of project, requiring a different kind of focus—on you. That’s why we’re giving you more ways to stay private or go public…”

ZoneAlarm, a consumer Internet security provider, has created this seriously simple infographic on how to fully and properly secure your Google plus profile.

If that’s not enough, you can view Google’s official video on how to secure what you share, and your profile.

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Winner receives a VIP experience at Atlanta Motor Speedway and a Home Security Makeover

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Kwikset^®, the authority in smart, simple security solutions, and Richard Petty Motorsports, a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team, and its driver Marcos Ambrose, have partnered to launch the Race to Smart Security Facebook Sweepstakes. The winner of this exciting program will have the opportunity to see Ambrose race a special Kwikset-branded No. 9 Ford Fusion at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sept. 4.

The sweepstakes program which will run from Aug. 1 through Aug. 22, will award one lucky fan the ultimate VIP package – tickets, travel and accommodations for two to see Ambrose race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Labor Day Weekend, a fan experience with Ambrose and a $1,000 home security makeover with Kwikset locks.

“I’m very excited to be partnered with Kwikset on the Race to Smart Security Facebook Sweepstakes. I’m a family man and I know safety is something fans care about as much as I do,” said Ambrose. “Kwikset is dedicated to sharing tips and solutions to keeping our communities safe, which is why I consider them a valued and trusted partner.”

Fans can visit Kwikset’s Facebook page and click on the custom sweepstakes tab from Aug. 1 through Aug. 22. Once fans “like” the landing page, they’ll be entered to win a VIP package to the AdvoCare 500 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sept. 4, courtesy of Kwikset.

The Kwikset Race to Smart Security Facebook Sweepstakes is part of Kwikset’s Smart Security Tour: a mobile marketing tour that has been making stops at various home improvement retailers and select sporting events throughout 2011. The Tour demonstrates Kwikset’s security, quality and innovation in door locks including SmartKey® Re-key Technology, SmartCode^™ electronic locks, and Home Connect^™ Technology. The tour began in February and will run until November 2011. Kwikset is a sponsor of Ambrose, and at select stops throughout the remainder of the Smart Security Tour, Ambrose’s No. 9 Kwikset Ford Fusion showcar will be on display for fans.  

The Smart Security Tour will be in the Fan Zone at Atlanta Motor Speedway (1500 Highway 19/41, Hampton, GA 30228) to share smart security tips and products with fans and community members. Ambrose will be making a special appearance to sign autographs and visit with fans at the Smart Security Tour in Atlanta.

“We’ve had tremendous success educating consumers on the importance of smart, simple security during the Smart Security Tour, and this sweepstakes will take that engagement to the next level,” said Brent Flaharty, president, Kwikset. “We’re proud to be a sponsor of Marcos Ambrose, who is both committed to the sport and to the safety of himself and his family.”

For more information and to enter the Kwikset Race to Smart Security Facebook sweepstakes, please visit www.facebook.com/kwiksetlocks. For more information about the Smart Security Tour, please visit www.kwikset.com/smartsecuritytour.

About Kwikset

Stanley Black Decker, an SP 500 company, is a diversified global provider of hand tools, power tools and related accessories, mechanical access solutions and electronic security solutions, engineered fastening systems, and more. The Stanley Black Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group (HHI) is part of the company’s Mechanical Access Solutions division. HHI develops, manufactures, markets and sells builders’ hardware, residential and commercial door hardware, kitchen and bath faucets, shower systems and bath accessories under the Stanley^®, National Hardware^®, Kwikset^®, Weiser ^®, Baldwin ^®, and Price Pfister^® brands. Headquartered in Orange County, Calif., HHI has a global sales force and operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia.

About Richard Petty Motorsports

Known to many simply as “The King,” Richard Petty is the most decorated driver in the history of NASCAR racing, winning a record 200 races and seven NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships during his illustrious career. In late 2010, Petty partnered with Medallion Financial and Douglas Bergeron to purchase the assets of Richard Petty Motorsports. Richard Petty Motorsports fields two teams in competition in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. AJ Allmendinger wheels the famous No. 43 Ford Fusion and Marcos Ambrose drives the No. 9 machine with sponsorship from Stanley and DEWALT. For more information about the Concord, N.C.-based race team, please visit www.richardpettymotorsports.com.

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