Protecting personal data in the digital age is essential to guaranteeing our privacy and security online.
Here are some practical tips to avoid taking risks:
1. Use Strong, Unique Passwords and Complex Passwords: Use passwords that combine capital and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Different passwords for each account and avoid using the same password on different platforms. If one is compromised, all the others are at risk.
You can also use Password Managers to store and create secure passwords without the need to memorise them all.
2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security. Even if someone has your password, they will need a code sent to your phone or email to access your account.
3. Review privacy settings on Digital Networks: Personalise the settings of each social network to limit what other people can see. Minimise what you share publicly. Do not publish personal details such as address, telephone number or bank details.
4. Beware of Phishing and Suspicious Links : Be wary of suspicious emails, messages or links and never access links or open attachments from unknown sources. Check the authenticity of the bank, online service, etc. and always check via the official website or by contacting them directly.
5. Encrypted communications: Use messaging apps that offer end-to-end encryption, such as Signal or WhatsApp, to ensure that your conversations are protected.
6. Beware of Public Wi-Fi: Avoid sensitive transactions on public Wi-Fi networks, as they may be vulnerable to attack. You should consider using a VPN (Virtual Private Networks): to create a secure connection.
7. Review application permissions: Control what permissions apps have on your device (access to your location, camera, microphone, etc.) and restrict them when they’re not needed.
8. Regularly Update Your Devices and Software: Keep everything up to date and install the latest security updates and patches to protect your devices from known vulnerabilities.
9. Sharing Data Online: Avoid providing sensitive information unnecessarily and only share personal data when absolutely necessary and on trusted sites.
