- Why is digital privacy important?
Digital privacy protects your personal information from unauthorized access and misuse. It safeguards sensitive data from hackers, identity theft, and surveillance.
- What is encryption, and why should I use it?
Encryption refers to the conversion of data into a secure format that can only be accessed with a particular key. This helps protect communications, files, and online activity from unauthorized access.
- How to protect personal data on social media
To protect data on social media adjust privacy settings, limit the availability of personable information you share, use strong passwords and do not share location information or sensitive data out in the open. - What is a good password, and how to make one?
A good password would be one that has a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, and has more than 12 characters. Use a good password manager to keep them secure in memory.
- How do I keep my devices secure?
Actually, there is several ways to secure your devices like using updated security software and enabling two-factor authentication along with regular updates of the device’s operating system and your account’s strong passwords. - What is two-factor authentication, and should I turn it on?
2FA adds that extra layer of security because I have to key in a second form of authentication, like my text message code or authentication application, besides my password, which renders it more challenging for an unauthorised individual to gain entry into my account.
- How can I avoid phishing?
Avoid phishing attacks by never clicking on suspicious links, verifying the sender’s email address, not sharing personal information via email, and checking website URLs for legitimacy.
- What is a VPN, and how does it help protect my privacy?
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) encrypts your internet connection, masking your IP address and location, making it harder for third parties to track your online activities or access your data.
- How do I keep my privacy safe while using public Wi-Fi?
Avoid accessing sensitive accounts or entering personal information when connected to public Wi-Fi. Use a VPN to secure your connection, or rely on mobile data for higher security.
- What is tracking, and how can I stop online tracking?
Tracking is the process of collecting data about your online behavior, including browsing history and location. To stop tracking, you can use privacy-focused browsers like Tor, install ad blockers, and disable cookies or set your browser to block third-party cookies.
- How do I protect my privacy on online shopping sites?
Use unique, strong passwords for shopping accounts, avoid saving payment information on websites, review privacy policies, and enable purchase notifications to track any unauthorized transactions.
- What is data mining, and how does it affect my privacy?
Data mining is the process of gathering and analyzing huge sets of personal data to predict behavior or trends. It may compromise your privacy if organizations misuse your data for targeted ads or unauthorized purposes.
- How do I protect my privacy when using mobile apps?
Check the permissions that apps request, limit access to unnecessary data (like contacts or location), use app privacy settings, and only download apps from trusted sources.
- What are the risks of smart home devices, and how can I secure them?
Smart home devices are vulnerable to hacking, which can be used to gain access to personal information or control devices. Secure them by changing default passwords, enabling encryption, and updating firmware regularly.
- How do I monitor my online privacy and data security?
Review your privacy settings on social media and other online accounts regularly, monitor your credit card statements for fraudulent transactions, check data breach notifications, and use privacy protection tools such as credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
