Pros: OwnYourInfo provides templates for users to add their vital information into the program’s secure database. Documents can be uploaded into the database and a link can be created as a way to share information with selected recipients.

Cons: An iPhone only mobile application is currently available which may limit access to others who own other types of mobile devices. Although a free 30 day trial is available, users must commit to a $4.99 monthly fee for continued access.

The Bottomline: OwnYourInfo is the perfect solution for individuals looking to organize all of their vital information in a single place on the web. Alerts can be set to remind subscribers when insurance coverage, passports and credit cards are set to expire and require renewal.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on January 14, 2012

Summary:
OwnYourInfo allows users to store eight different categories of information: health, personal, career, vehicle, insurance, career, property and pet. The information is password protected and uses the same encryption techniques as online banking institutes. Information can be accessed anywhere with Internet access and daily summaries sent to a person’s email keeps the user abreast of important reminders and alerts.



Features:
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Control Access
Users decide when and what information is shared with third parties. A secure link can be created through OwnYourInfo and provided to selected recipients. Subscribers decide what information and what uploads is viewable through the link.

Mobile Access
With a paid subscription, users can download the OwnYourInfo iPhone mobile application at no additional fee. View documents uploaded into the system and share information securely with chosen recipients.



Google Health Compatibility
Previous users of Google Health can now transfer their information into OwnYourInfo’s database. Continuity of Care Records from Google Health can be imported directly into OwnYourInfo. Account holders of the now defunct Google Health have until January 1, 2013 until their data is permanently deleted.

Set Permissions
Although links are provided to access information, subscribers can decide how long the links remain active. Users also choose whether the files are read-only or if the recipients will be able to download the information or print it.

Monitoring User Activity
OwnYourInfo records each time recipients view documents provided by subscribers. The website also monitors the number of times the files are downloaded.

Upload Multiple Documents
Important documents, such as copies of wills and birth certificates can be stored securely through OwnYourInfo. Users have up to 2GB of online storage. Select multiple files from a computer and upload them simultaneously.

Easy Navigation
Navigating OwnYourInfo is not difficult. The dashboard has a tab for each category. Through the categories, subscribers have access to 50 different templates used to organize information.

Added Users
More than one household member can be added onto an OwnYourInfo account. Sub-profiles can be created and used to store other household members’ vital information. Users add members of the household by selecting the “New Profile” option on the dashboard.