Everyday privacy: basic rules

In short: Disclose only as much personal data as necessary, check app permissions and think before you post. The internet rarely forgets.

In more detail: Personal data (name, address, photos, location) is valuable for advertising and fraudsters. Privacy means deciding yourself who knows what about you.

In Depth

• Data minimisation: Fill in only required fields.
• App permissions: Allow camera, location, contacts only if the app really needs them.
• Social networks: Set the profile to “private”, review friends, do not post holiday details in real time.
• Photos of others: Publish only with consent.
• Cookies: Decline tracking cookies.
• Public Wi-Fi: No sensitive data.
• Your rights (GDPR): Access, rectification, erasure.
• Strong passwords and 2FA protect your accounts.

See also: Safe passwords for beginners, Video calls and messengers