Some of the tips to maintain your internet privacy tips are:
- Avoid creating usernames and passwords containing your date of birth or other identifiable information.
- Use a secure email service.
- Try using different passwords for different websites.
- Do not share too much information on social networks.
- Do not allow applications access to your email, contacts, photo gallery, etc without reviewing their privacy policy.
- Try using open source software whenever possible as compared to closed source software.
- Read privacy policy of websites wherever you sign up for websites or install programs.
- Keep a strong password.
- Do not post too much information on social media websites.
- Use antivirus software and a firewall.
- On social media websites, change post settings to “friends only” where only your friends can see your content.
- Do not click on strange links. Do not reply to unwanted mailers emails.
- On social media websites, do not make friends with strangers.
- Do not use public wifi.
- Avoid search engines like Google that track your queries.
- Turn off geo-tagging on your devices.
- Always log out of your accounts on public computers.
- If there is an option during signing up or in settings, opt out of sharing personal information.
- Keep a password or a pin on your phone or computer.
- Read app reviews and permission the app needs before you download any app.
- The internet has a great memory. Do not post anything online that you might regret posting later on.
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