Increasing your safety online
Protecting your information
The ABS utilises secure HTTPS web connections where it requires customers to include personal or identifiable information. This includes our contact and survey account forms.
To ensure your information is safe online the ABS recommends you:
- install security software including updates and run regular virus scans
- have an active firewall
- update your internet browser regularly and review your browsing settings
- do not open email attachments or click on hyperlink if you do not know the sender
Protecting your password
The ABS recommends you:
- never share your password or send via email
- use unique and strong passwords
Contact us if you suspect something
Report any suspicious or unauthorised activity relating to your use of abs.gov.au by contacting us
Further information on online security