Gentle January
Overwhelmed by Digital Privacy? Reset with These Practical Tips
Keep your kids’ info offline, fake your security question answers, use a password manager, and more
Challenging technology to serve the public good.
The Gentle January series shares one practical privacy tip a day from a Markup staffer who actually uses the advice in their own life.
Gentle January
Keep your kids’ info offline, fake your security question answers, use a password manager, and more
Gentle January
Several people wrote in to suggest caution when hosting and handling email
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Why share any personal information if you don’t have to?
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It’s used to verify your identity in sensitive situations, and retailers don’t need to know
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Authenticating with a passcode or pattern protects your data legally as well as physically
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They’re like secure containers for dangerous files and software
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Real-world tactics like shredding paper and using cash can protect you from unwanted attention
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Services like DeleteMe can remove personal information held by data brokers
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Children start making digital footprints long before they can walk—but parents can help slow the process down
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The iOS feature can keep your phone locked to your Apple ID
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