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Privacy@lemmy.ml • 1 year ago

If you were to create a 'Privacy User Manual' for the internet, what would be your top three essential tips for individuals to protect their online privacy?

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If you were to create a 'Privacy User Manual' for the internet, what would be your top three essential tips for individuals to protect their online privacy?

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Privacy@lemmy.ml • 1 year ago

For me it would be the following:

Don't reuse usernames/names
Avoid using social media
Use Tor/VPN when you can

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Don’t use Brave.
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