#privacyawareness — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #privacyawareness, aggregated by home.social.
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Some people are always concerned about the "phone listening to you." However, keeping data private isn’t just about what we say.
That ad might not appear to specific people via microphone. Apps, platforms, trackers, searches, location, watch time, and clicks can build a profile that feels almost personal.
Prediction can feel like surveillance when enough data is collected.
#PrivacyAwareness #DigitalPrivacy #DataProtection #Surveillance
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📝 Data Protection Day 2026: 45 Years of Convention 108 and the Challenge of Staying Vigilant
On 28 January 2026, we celebrate Data Protection Day, the anniversary of Convention 108. Between GDPR revision proposals, simplification measures, and new technologies, personal data protection...
🔗 https://www.nicfab.eu/en/posts/data-protection-day-2026/
#DataProtectionDay #CouncilOfEurope #FundamentalRights #PrivacyAwareness #PrivacyMatters
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🔒 Lock your phone—but don’t lock down your awareness.
Many apps track you in the background without you realizing it.✅ Review your app permissions.
✅ Disable background tracking when you can.Your data, your rules. 🛡️
#DataPrivacy #PrivacyAwareness #TakeControl #DigitalSafety -
Quick Guide to Open-Source Intelligence 🔎🌍🕵️♂️
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is the art of gathering publicly available information for research, investigation, or cyber defense.
Why it matters:
OSINT is essential for cyber defense, threat hunting, and digital investigations — when used ethically and legally.Disclaimer: This content is for educational and ethical use only. Always respect privacy laws and platform terms of service.
#OSINT #OpenSourceIntelligence #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #EducationOnly #DigitalInvestigation #ReconTools #ThreatHunting #PrivacyAwareness
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Everyone knows your location, Part 2: try it yourself and share the results
https://timsh.org/everyone-knows-your-location-part-2-try-it-yourself/
#HackerNews #EveryoneKnowsYourLocation #TryItYourself #PrivacyAwareness #DataSecurity #SharingResults
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Cybercriminals can use your personal information for identity theft, financial fraud, cyberbullying.
What steps can you take to protect yourself and your organisation?
📺🦸♀️ Hear it from our Cyber Hero @rosannepouw, Product Manager #security and #privacy awareness at @SURF!
Find everything about our #CyberSecMonth campaign '#BecomeACyberHero' at https://connect.geant.org/csm23
#DigitalFootprint #CyberSecurity #SocialMedia #securityawareness #cybersec #privacyawareness #Research #Education
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I lost the Toot I wanted to Boost on this so will just throw it out here on my own Toot. This does a cracking good visualisation of one of my throwaway accounts I'd known was compromised some years ago.
#ITSecurity #Privacy #PrivacyAwareness #ITSec #DataProtection #Breach
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-18/data-breaches-your-identity-interactive/102175688 -
WhatsApp user? Android owner? Your phone may show that WhatsApp is using your microphone when it really shouldn't be.
https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/whatsapp-microphone-access-bug
#WhatsApp #Privacy #PrivacyAwareness #Android #BugOrFeature -
I didn't know it was Privacy Awareness Week https://www.oaic.gov.au/engage-with-us/events/privacy-awareness-week
I guess they kept it, ahem, get ready, *private*.
Yes, you with me?
On fire today I tell you.
#PAW #PrivacyAwareness #Privacy -
#YouTube has been accused of collecting the viewing #data of children aged under 13, in breach of a UK #dataprivacy code designed to protect children.
#privacy #google #dataprotection #privacyfirst #privacyrights #privacyawareness #bbc
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Don't fall for cybercriminals' tricks! Stay informed on the latest email scams and protect your data with this must-read article on the 6 common types of scams to watch for.
Stay safe out there! 🛡️
Read the full article here: https://www.startmail.com/en/6-common-types-of-email-scams/
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Protect your privacy, keep your devices secure, and safeguard your personal data at all times. 💪
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Stay safe this #DataPrivacyWeek and remember to read those pesky terms & conditions before signing up for anything!