Privacy & Security FAQs
What personal information does AssetWatch need?
AssetWatch only requires your first name, birth date and zip code. We need this information for identification and password recovery and it is encrypted in our database.
Where is my information stored?
Your information is encrypted and stored in a remote data center that provides bank-level security.
By storing my information with AssetWatch, am I at risk for identity theft?
No. As long as you protect your password, your information is not at risk.
What can I do to protect my AssetWatch account?
Create a password that includes letters and numbers and never share your password with others.
What does it mean to encrypt information?
Encryption is the scrambling of information for transmission between two points. A key is required to decode the information. Encryption comes in two strengths. Standard encryption uses 40 or 56-bit. We use the highest or 128-bit encryption. High or 128-bit encryption means there are septillion possible keys that could fit into the lock that holds your account information, but only one that works. AssetWatch uses the highest level of encryption (128-bit) to ensure your online transmissions are secure.
What security technology do you use?
AssetWatch uses a combination of security technologies to protect your data including 128-bit SSL encryption and storage in a remote facility protected by 24/7 security guards. Our security practices have received the VeriSign security seal and are tested daily by a third party security specialist.
