Security Information
How does encryption work?
How do I find out if my browser has 128-Bit encryption?
What is TD Canada Trust doing to protect my privacy on the Web?
What can I do to protect my privacy over the Internet?
Security Information
EasyWeb works with browsers that support 128-bit encryption. This means that you can do your banking over the Internet and be assured of the privacy of your account information and transactions.
How does encryption work?
Encryption is the process of converting information into a more secure format for transmission. This means that plain text is converted (encrypted) to scrambled code while being transmitted, and then translated (decrypted) back to plain text at the receiving end of the transmission. The process of converting the information to a code is one step we take to help safeguard your privacy. For more information please see "What is TD Canada Trust doing to protect my privacy on the Web?"and What can I do to protect my privacy over the Internet?"
How do I find out if my browser has 128-Bit encryption?
If you tried to login to EasyWeb and got to this page, you do NOT have a 128-bit secure browser.
What is TD Canada Trust doing to protect my privacy on the Web?
TD Canada Trust has implemented firewalls and other internal encryption techniques. A firewall is essentially an electronic boundary that prevents unauthorized access to certain files.
We also regularly monitor internal systems and are always keeping up with the latest security and encryption technology. In addition, you will be automatically logged out of EasyWeb if there has not been any activity for 20 minutes.
What can I do to protect my privacy over the Internet?
- Protect your password. It is your access key to your Internet account. Do not reveal it to anyone.
- Do not use passwords that incorporate your name, telephone number, address or birthday or those of any close friend or relative.
- Do not leave your computer unattended while using EasyWeb or WebBroker (if you do, your session will time out after 20 minutes).
- Clear the cache of your browser after visiting secure sites. Browsers generally cache, or locally store, images of pages you have downloaded to enhance performance. By clearing your cache after visiting secure sites, you can ensure that your financial information remains confidential so that no one else can view any confidential information you may have transmitted. Check the help file of your browser to learn how to clear your cache.
- Do not send privileged account information via e-mail (e.g. account numbers, passwords etc.).
- Use a quality anti-virus program as often as possible, and update it regularly.
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