What does Betfair do to protect me?

 

At Betfair, the security of your personal information is a top priority. Here are some of the ways we protect you and your account:

• Information is always sent encrypted.
  When you log in to our website, your username and password are sent securely. Before your username and password leave your computer, we encrypt them using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. SSL protects information as it travels over the Internet.
• All Betfair software is security tested.
  Internal and external security teams constantly test the Betfair software for security vulnerabilities. We use a mix of security testing techniques to ensure our applications are of the highest quality. In addition, we perform security testing on all third-party applications that use the Betfair public API and are part of the Betfair Developer Program.
• We recommend using stronger passwords.
  All customer passwords are checked upon creation against Betfair's minimum password strength policies.
  Your account will be temporarily disabled after several unsuccessful attempts.
  This security mechanism is designed to prevent password/brute force attacks against your account.
• Your account history is available online.
  If you suspect your account may have been compromised, visit the "My Account > My Account > Activity Logs > Transaction History" page and view your most recent account transactions and activity.
• Some sensitive changes to your account require authentication.
  All sensitive details are protected with your account credentials. This means that if your account falls into the hands of an attacker, they won't be able to change your personal details.