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With Black Friday around the corner and the holiday season upon us, many of us are thinking about upgrading our own phones or even gifting a new phone to a loved one. Perhaps you're one of the lucky ones and will be getting a new or upgraded smartphone or tablet and now you’re asking yourself what to do with your old one. The easy option is to toss it in a drawer, while other more creative options might include finding an alternate use for it. For example, some might choose to turn their old smartphone into a universal remote, security camera, or even a baby monitor, running on a Wi-Fi connection.
For many, the most obvious answer is to sell the old device. If you decide to go this route, before you sell, give away or even trade in your old device, you need to take steps to safeguard against identity theft or fraud. Over time our devices end up storing a tremendous volume of personal and sensitive information, so before you declare “out with the old and in with the new”, make sure you’re upgrading with your privacy in mind and follow these steps:
If you decide to sell your old device, always err on the side of caution and make arrangements to meet the buyer in a public place. Check in with your local police station for designated safe exchange zones for online purchases such as their lobby or parking lot, and never exchange items until payment is received.
For more tips to help protect your privacy and personal information in our digital world, visit telus.com/wise, and take our privacy quiz, How privacy aware are you?
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