Simple Steps to Protect Your Privacy Online
Top Online Privacy Tips:
Search More Privately — Use private browsers, such as DuckDuckGo Private Search, so that you can search the web without being tracked.
Minimize Website Tracking — Block hidden third party trackers, which will stop the companies behind those trackers from collecting and selling your data.
Enforce Encryption — It is best to use an encrypted (HTTPS) connection in order to protect your data from prying eyes like ISPs and hackers. For more information, check out “How to Encrypt Your Devices.”
Use a password manager — Have you ever used the same password on more than one website? If the answer is yes, then your privacy may be compromised due to data leaks. You can check to see if your email has been involved in a data breach here.
Don't worry, the fix is easy: start creating unique passwords for every website you use. That may sound like a lot of work, but it’s not when you use a password manager. Password managers generate and store secure passwords for you automatically. Many browsers now have them built in. You can also use tools like Dashlane or 1Password, which work across multiple browsers.
Set up two-factor authentication — Two-factor authentication (also known as multi-step login) is where you use a code to log in to websites in addition to your password. You should set up two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible, and certainly on your major accounts (email, financial, etc.). You can check if major sites have it available here, which also links directly to the right documentation pages.