At this point it not about passive collection, corporations are going to extreme ends to get our data.

https://www.zeropartydata.es/p/localhost-tracking-explained-it-could

I am interested in what people are doing to enforce their privacy while using the web.

I have some things in place, looking to compare with the community.

(btw, I am new here, this is my first post. So uh… Hi )

  • MrSulu@lemmy.mlEnglish
    2·
    3 days ago

    For Android:

    1. Use ADB (or similar tools) to remove Facebook, Meta, Twatter, Instagram, etc., from all your Android devices.
    2. Use a tool like RethinkDNS or other firewall to block block block. If using RethinkDNS, apply good blockers too.
    3. If using a firewall that uses your VPN slot, setup wireguard to use your VPN host
    4. Have different browsers on your device e.g. Brave, IronFox, Cromite. Follow online guides to set up.
    5. Use DuckDuckGo, SearXNG or Mullvadleta to search
    6. Never access Facebook, Insta, Twitter etc. from your mobile device. In fact, if you have the right firewall / blocking set up, you simply cannot.
    7. Do as much online shopping from a laptop / PC with a secure browser. Also, have about 3 different browsers there too.
    8. If you MUST use Facebook etc., only do it from a browser on your laptop / PC.

    Just my personal strategy. My firewall logs show its quite effective but not fully impervious.

  • utopiah@lemmy.ml
    1·
    4 days ago

    enforce their privacy while using the web.

    Welcome, so I can recommend

    • actually using the Web, not apps, namely Meta control the content sure but not the browser and browser vendors are trying their best to make the experience safe
    • not using a browser made by a vendor that is in fact an ad company
    • using a browser with privacy measures, e.g Enhanced Tracking Protection
    • use 3rd party extensions, e.g. uBlock Origin, AdBlock Plus, DeArrow, Ghostery, JS Shelter
    • use containers or private mode when browsing doubtful content
  • FrostyPolicy@suppo.fi
    1·
    5 days ago

    I only use LibreWolf on my pc’s and IronFox or Vanadium on my phone. All except Vanadium have uBlock Origin with all social media blocked. I also use Mullvad vpn with social media blocking at dns level. In addition where vpn is not configured I use Mullvad’s dns with all content blocking enabled. Of course no Meta or another social media apps on my Graphene OS phone (except Mastodon and Lemmy). As a cherry on top I use a Linux based OS (OpenSuse Tumbleweed) on my computers primarily (some Windows usage for some gaming).