How to Protect Your Privacy Online: 10 Easy Steps

Apps and websites collect a lot of information about you. You can't avoid all of it, but a few simple steps greatly reduce how much you share.

10 easy steps

1. Review app permissions and turn off location, microphone and camera access where not needed.
2. Check social media privacy settings and limit who can see your posts.
3. Use strong, unique passwords with a password manager.
4. Turn on two-factor authentication for important accounts.
5. Limit ad personalisation in your Google, Apple and social media account settings.
6. Delete apps you don't use.
7. Be careful what you share publicly — birthdays, addresses and holiday plans.
8. Use privacy-focused browser settings that block third-party trackers.
9. Keep devices updated to fix security holes.
10. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive tasks, or use a reputable VPN.

Cookie pop-ups

When websites ask about cookies, choosing "Reject all" or "Necessary only" limits tracking for advertising.

Check regularly

Privacy settings change with app updates. Review them every few months.