For me it would be the following:

  1. Don't reuse usernames/names
  2. Avoid using social media
  3. Use Tor/VPN when you can
  • auf@lemmy.ml
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    11 months ago

    Here's the ultimate tip for securing your private information.

    1. Keep away from the Internet
  • cooopsspace@infosec.pub
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    11 months ago
    1. Password manager such as Bitwarden, generate long strong passwords for everything. 1a. SSO (By which I mean "log in with Google/Microsoft/Apple/Whatever") nothing.
    2. Hardware keys, MFA on anything that doesn't support one.
    3. Degoogle, de-megacorp.

    VPN shouldn't even be in the top 10. The benefits are dubious at best and the jury is still out on whether it makes you more of a target.

  • atimehoodie@lemmy.ml
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    11 months ago

    Wow. Lemmy's user base has really pidgeon-holed itself in these comments. Just observing, not critcizing. Interesting to see. Privacy to most people here means privacy from big tech and government. Responses are also largely technology-focused solutions rather than personal practices.

    I'm going to throw "Don't give out your personal information" into the ring to round things out.

  • SaltyIceteaMaker@lemmy.ml
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    11 months ago

    Got some disagreements here:

    I'd say you can reuse names/user names but then you should seperate your internet personality from your reallife personality.

    Choose the right social media (fedi verse stuff that doesn't spy on you)

    Also tor is a bit much for most things. for staying private a vpn you can personally trust should be enough

    But the tips you listed are great for staying anonymous