I'm a programmer with a personal interest in data-security. You can find me on github as konsumer.
Personal data-security is all about securing every layer, starting with the layers that enable other layers. Keep in mind the full path of things that are high-target items (money, devices - like apple/gmail, personal communication, social-networking) and keep in mind what each item allows access to. Do your best to secure every layer as well as you can, and quickly respond to indications of breach at every layer.