Digital safety

How to protect personal documents during online applications

Simple security steps for passports, certificates, CVs and application accounts.

Last updated: 2026-09-16

Af-Soomaali: Sida loo ilaaliyo dukumentiyada gaarka ah marka online la codsanayo. Faahfaahinta hoose waxay ku qoran tahay Ingiriisi; mar walba ka xaqiiji shuruudaha hadda jira hay'adda mas'uulka ah.

Steps

  1. Confirm the website domain before creating an account.
  2. Use a unique password and enable multi-factor authentication when available.
  3. Upload only the documents the official process requires.
  4. Remove unnecessary sensitive information from CVs and supporting files.
  5. Use a trusted device and sign out after using a shared computer.
  6. Keep submission receipts but delete unnecessary duplicate copies from shared devices.

Documents or information to prepare

Important cautions

Official and reference sources

Sources are provided so you can confirm the current rules. Somali.help wrote this guide independently and is not endorsed by the linked organizations.

Verification status: Somali.help original guide, source-labelled. Last editorial check: 2026-09-16.