Smartphone, don't spy!
Smartphone checklist: Data protection-conscious everyday life
This offer is aimed more at people who want to make their everyday digital lives safer and more data-efficient. Whether shopping online, booking trips or simply scrolling through social media: In your everyday life, you leave behind all kinds of data traces that can attract not only data-hungry corporations but also people with fraudulent intentions.
- You use the Fediverse
- You don't take screenshots of personal or sensitive data
- Deactivate Bluetooth if you don't need it
- You have deactivated or deleted your advertising ID
- You do not have login codes sent to you as an SMS
- Are your apps and system up to date?
- You use tracking and ad blockers
- Deactivate NFC when you don't need it
- You use privacy-friendly search engines
- You consistently refuse your consent to websites
- You don't carry your bank card directly on your smartphone
- Avoid third-party logins via Google, Apple or Microsoft
- Delete unused accounts
- You are careful when scanning QR codes
- Your smartphones are encrypted
- You do not share or use images with your face
- You check whether you are affected by data leaks
- You are not transmitting your screen to a smart TV
- You only use your own charging cable
- You take photos and videos without unlocking your smartphone
- You check the authenticity of important messages
- Your SIM card is protected with a PIN
- You do not reply to spam messages
- Deactivate Wi-Fi if you don't need it
- You have agreed a secret password with your family
- You use privacy-friendly payment options
- You have deactivated USB debugging
- Only install apps from verified and secure sources
- You use privacy-friendly apps
- You check app access rights carefully
- Your name cannot be found on the internet
- You check which app has access to the Accessibility Services
- You clean up links before you share them with others
- You use passkeys
- Use alternative frontends
- You secure your accounts with two-factor authentication
- You are using a privacy film
- You use data-saving telephone tariffs
- You have set up a block for third-party providers
- Use a password manager
- You use VPNs wisely
- You read through privacy policies
- Encrypt your emails or do without them
- Your second factor is on a separate device
- You have freed your phone from bloatware
- You can switch off your devices quickly
- Check whether your messengers also work without a SIM card inserted
- You do not register with your real data
- You have sealed your device
- You have set up unsuspicious accounts with Apple, Google or Microsoft
- You use a burner phone
- You deactivate your SIM card when traveling in modern cars
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