Some Simple But Effective Steps To Protect Privacy Online

Some Simple But Effective Steps To Protect Privacy Online

Numerous individuals believe that they can't effectively secure their protection on the web, however that isn't valid. As a matter of fact, there are straightforward strides to significantly diminish web based following.

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Step 1. Download DuckDuckGo on all your devices

With a single download you will get tracker blocking, private search, advanced encryption and privacy classification in all your browsing. Our mobile app for iOS / Android (DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser) and browser extensions for Firefox, Chrome and Safari (DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials) have it all in one package. Privacy, simplified.

Step 2. Update your software

The device's operating systems become obsolete over time, and older software may contain security bugs or settings that lose personal data. Set your devices (and apps on them) to update automatically. This way, you will always have the latest and safest versions.

Step 3. Update your privacy settings

Make sure your devices use the best privacy settings. Here are detailed instructions for all major device types.

In particular, be sure to adjust location settings by app, so your location history isn't lost where it shouldn't be. For more bonus points, check out the apps you've installed. If there are any that you haven't used in a while, please remove them to reduce the chance of your personal data being shared in the background.

Step 4. Use a password manager

Privacy and security are not the same, but if your accounts are not protected, your privacy is at risk. Have you at any point utilized a similar password on more than one site? If the answer is yes, your privacy could be compromised due to data loss. The solution is simple: start creating unique passwords for each website you use. It may seem like a lot of work, but not when using a password manager. Password managers automatically generate and store strong passwords for you. Many browsers have now integrated them or you can use a tool like LastPass, Dashlane or 1Password that works in multiple browsers.

Step 5. Configure two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication (also known as multi-step login) is the point where you use a code to access websites in addition to the password. You should set up Two-Factor Verification (2FA) at whatever point conceivable, and absolutely on your essential records (email, account, and so on.). You can check if the main sites have it available here, which also links directly to the correct documentation pages.

And that's it! Performing the above five steps has a big impact on your online privacy, preventing Big Tech from absorbing all your browsing data to add an additional password and email protection. And once installed, it doesn't take much effort to maintain it. So let's make 2020 the year we all get our privacy back online!