In this Chapter, we have tried to outline some of the basic issues concerned with Internet safety, security and privacy. While no one is saying that any of these precautions are easy, they are not as difficult as they may appear on first glance. The benefits they can pay make investment of time and a small amount of money very, very worthwhile.
For more reading on any of the issues covered, please follow the suggested links provided. This Chapter has been intended to provide a general outline only. How deep any reader wishes to delve is to that person alone. Investigation can be almost limitless.
In regard to why the authors have included this section on Internet Security, the reason becomes obvious in the following Chapters. Organising for one’s end of life is a challenging and, to some, controversial task. Ensuring that one has the means at hand to have a peaceful and reliable death at a time of one’s choosing needs careful planning.
The use of the security, safety and privacy measures outlined in this Chapter will go a long way towards ensuring safe and effective end of life planning. Good luck.