{"id":38917,"date":"2024-12-04T21:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T21:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=38917"},"modified":"2025-10-18T23:34:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T23:34:23","slug":"digital-privacy-tips-on-how-to-protect-yourself-on-the-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/digital-privacy-tips-on-how-to-protect-yourself-on-the-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Online Privacy: New and Proven Ways to Secure Yourself Online"},"content":{"rendered":"

Internet privacy is a serious issue we need to take a good look at. It involves various layers of security, legal, and ethical considerations, which can be quite complex for some people.<\/p>\n

And I get them because it’s not just about preventing apps from accessing your location. It’s also about navigating privacy policies and understanding what information your phone, GPS, PC, and the sites you visit are collecting from you.<\/p>\n

For example, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission published a report <\/a> of how the biggest platforms like Facebook (Meta), Discord, WhatsApp, and many others collect extensive personal data, like your education and income.<\/p>\n

Other reports <\/a> find that these platforms even collect private messages. And they do a worse job of protecting minors. This guide will explore what you need to know about internet privacy and how to protect your privacy online.<\/p>\n

What Is Internet Privacy?<\/h2>\n

\nInternet privacy (also called digital or online privacy) is all about how you control what personal information and how much of it third parties can collect and use when online. In simple terms, you decide what to share and what to keep private when browsing.<\/p>\n

When you’re on your favorite social media platform and scrolling through countless videos, companies use ads or data collection to watch you.<\/p>\n

Normally, you should consent to this, but in some cases (or most cases), it happens without your knowledge. That’s why you need to protect your personal data.<\/p>\n

But what exactly is personal data? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Personal data refers to any information that can identify an individual. The General Data Protection Regulation <\/a> (GDPR) defines it as “ any information that relates to an identified or identifiable living individual.”  <\/i><\/p>\n

Basically, any piece of information that, when collected, can identify who you are counts as personal data or information.<\/p>\n

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What is the difference between internet privacy and online security?<\/div>\r\n\t
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Digital privacy is the way websites, applications, and platforms online store, use, and treat your personal information. However, online security is how you protect yourself online from cyber threats .<\/p>\n

For example, if you limit who can see your Instagram posts to only those you’ve accepted as friends, you are managing your online privacy.  Online security comes in when you set a two-factor authentication <\/a> on that app. However, they work together to protect your digital presence. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n

Common Online Privacy Concerns and Risks to Be Aware Of<\/h2>\n

\nEvery time you go online, you dive into dangerous waters. So it’s important to know how to protect your identity online. Here are some of the most common internet privacy issues people go through:\n<\/p>\n