Fidium promotes digital education as tool for equity, data privacy amid fiber access growth

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

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MANCHESTER, N.H. — Fidium, an award-winning fiber internet provider, is connecting with customers and communities to emphasize the importance of personal data protection, sharing resources to encourage online safety best practices.

As future-proof fiber connectivity expands across New Hampshire, so does the need for digital education and resources to support local residents. This week, Fidium joins in the national celebration of Data Privacy Week to spread awareness about online best practices and understanding the power of managing personal data.

"Fiber is transformative for communities, enhancing lives through access to reliable, high-speed internet," said David Koehl, chief information officer for Fidium. "Alongside these advancements in technology, it's crucial to help everyone understand the role they play in maintaining good online hygiene and safeguarding personal data. As stewards of digital equity and advocates for our communities, encouraging online safety is integral to our work."

Being proactive and making a plan to protect personal data can make all the difference for residents and families. With an increased ability to connect, both from fiber expansion and from the volume of devices now capable of doing so, comes the potential for threats. Developing the habit of staying educated on best practices and seeking out online safety resources, especially for senior citizens and parents, puts data in the best position to remain secure.

Fidium encourages customers and residents in the communities it serves to take action to protect their privacy. Additional tools and resources on data privacy best practices are available at Fidium Fiber. For more information about Data Privacy Week, visit staysafeonlie.org/data-privacy-week/.