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If you are storing sensitive information on a server that is connected to the Internet, then ensure it is protected with a firewall. As an added precaution, whether you are building your own SSL-protected forms to capture credit card information or you are using a commercial e-commerce product, always make sure that credit card numbers and other sensitive information is encrypted if it is stored in your local system. That way, if your systems are compromised, the encrypted information - and your customers - will be protected.

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