Kenya, July 6 -- Data can be misused, leaked, or sold. Many problems start with how you share your personal information. Here are some tips to help you protect yourself and avoid common mistakes online.
When you share your name, ID number, phone number, or email on apps or forms, it creates a digital footprint. Thinking carefully before you share this information can help you prevent fraud or identity theft.
Even things like tweets, photos you're tagged in, or check-ins can be used to track or impersonate you. This practice is called Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).
But digital threats don't only come from hackers. Sometimes they come from everyday actions, like when an app asks to know your location or when a boda rider takes a photo of your ID. These are real risks that you should be aware of.
A lot of data breaches happen because of bad digital habits, such as:
It's often small actions that can lead to bigger problems. Here are some simple ways to stay safe:
Your privacy is your responsibility. How you use your phone every day really matters.
Here is a conversation between @ItsMainaKageni and @Olez about data privacy and how to protect yourself online.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.