What is the best way to protect my info in case my iPad is stolen

Ideas for the best way to protect my info I'd my iPad is stolen or lost?

I also had my iPad stolen, and thats when other troubles started! I received an email on my PC stating that my iTunes password had been reset.  The thief had done this!  So I rang the Apple help line to ask what to do. they said just reset the password, and as the thief couldnt access my emails it would be okay,,the Apple emails also suggested this.   But that was the issue that stupid me hadnt realised!!! As the iPad was receiving my emails the the thief could easily reset the iTunes password , and download muic and videos on my credit card on iTunes!!         As happened to me.
Apple does not warn you of this possibility, even when i spoke to their Help line. And searched their website for advice
       So, my advice is, Do Not store your email password on your iPad, and  maybe, do not leave your credit card details with iTunes? An irritation I know! If you have not done these things, then if your iPad is stolen then immediately change your email password, and stop your iTunes credit card.
     Probably iTunes need a safer way to change passwords, like an sms code to allow password changes, as relying on emails is not safe, as the thief will frequently be receiving those emails too!!!

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