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#386: Do you realize that they are watching you? Protect your online privacy

David Bombal

ADVICE

Balancing Privacy and Convenience

Summary: Prioritize sustainable privacy practices over extreme measures to avoid privacy fatigue. Start with small, incremental steps to improve privacy rather than aiming for unattainable perfection. Find a balance between convenience and security based on individual risk assessment. Insights:

  • Extreme privacy measures can lead to burnout and discourage adoption of any privacy practices.
  • Incremental improvements are more effective than overwhelming users with complex requirements.
  • Not everyone faces the same level of threat, so privacy measures should be tailored to individual circumstances, balancing security with usability. Proper Nouns:
  • TOR: The Onion Router, a network for anonymous communication.
  • Brave: A privacy-focused web browser.
  • Pegasus: Spyware that can be installed on phones without the user's knowledge or consent.

Research

  • What are some initial, easy steps to take towards increasing my online privacy?
  • How can individuals perform an accurate risk assessment for their privacy needs?
  • What tools besides Tor browser and Brave offer practical privacy enhancements for daily browsing?
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