Fighting Facebook: how to use the social network without fear of privacy
Two years ago, I quit Facebook because of my disagreements with the company’s policies. She constantly tries to get into the lives of users and systematically destroys their privacy. But, since the social network is very popular, I am often asked how I would approach protection of privacy if I wanted to register there.
The described techniques are trying to preserve all the benefits that can be derived from Facebook, while limiting its ability to manipulate you and use information about you without your knowledge.
In short:
- use a complex password
- strengthen privacy settings
- do not use FB for everything
- Protect your browser with settings and proper add-ons.
- do not install applications from FB on smartphones and tablets
Every time you see a “like” button, FB knows that you have been to this site, even if you do not click on it.
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- use the incognito mode or a separate browser to visit the FB
- install add-on, for example Privacy badger , blocking trackers from other sites
You can also create a separate e-mail address for FB, and register under a pseudonym.
- ask friends not to tag you in the photo or check you at events
- do not do this to your friends
- do not install applications from FB on smartphones and tablets
When registering, FB will ask you for your mailbox access data in order to download contacts from there and recommend friends. Do not give the network such information. At this step, click the tiny button skip.
Do not install the FB app for Android. Just look what his requests are:
Use a browser instead.
In the privacy settings in the account, it is better to select the items “Friends” and “Only I” - in the sections on who can monitor your activity.
Periodically check these settings, since the FB is known for sudden changes in the settings section .
In the profile, remove the year of birth and other data that you do not want to disclose. By default, the year of birth is shown to friends and friends of friends.
To isolate FB from the rest of your online activities, either use a private browsing window ( Chrome / Firefox ) or a Fluid App wrapper, which turns web applications into separate applications.
Disable browser support for third-party cookies. Install privacy privacy apps like Privacy Badger (blocks tracking through various trackers) and HTTPS Everywhere (includes encryption of the connection where possible). This is not directly related to FB, but is related to your privacy in general.
On FB, the light does not converge with a wedge. You can always send an e-mail to the right person, use instant messaging programs (such as the Tox system). To coordinate meetings and events, there are more convenient services, such as doodle . There are also many platforms for blogging there.
And you can also go offline, communicate using calls, SMS, or in person over a cup of coffee, or even write a letter on paper and drop it in the mailbox.
The described techniques are trying to preserve all the benefits that can be derived from Facebook, while limiting its ability to manipulate you and use information about you without your knowledge.
In short:
- use a complex password
- strengthen privacy settings
- do not use FB for everything
- Protect your browser with settings and proper add-ons.
- do not install applications from FB on smartphones and tablets
We protect ourselves from surveillance on the Internet
Every time you see a “like” button, FB knows that you have been to this site, even if you do not click on it.
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- use the incognito mode or a separate browser to visit the FB
- install add-on, for example Privacy badger , blocking trackers from other sites
You can also create a separate e-mail address for FB, and register under a pseudonym.
Defend ourselves from surveillance in life
- ask friends not to tag you in the photo or check you at events
- do not do this to your friends
- do not install applications from FB on smartphones and tablets
Facebook wants to know everything about you and your friends.
When registering, FB will ask you for your mailbox access data in order to download contacts from there and recommend friends. Do not give the network such information. At this step, click the tiny button skip.
Do not install the FB app for Android. Just look what his requests are:
Use a browser instead.
Privacy settings
In the privacy settings in the account, it is better to select the items “Friends” and “Only I” - in the sections on who can monitor your activity.
Periodically check these settings, since the FB is known for sudden changes in the settings section .
In the profile, remove the year of birth and other data that you do not want to disclose. By default, the year of birth is shown to friends and friends of friends.
Instruments
To isolate FB from the rest of your online activities, either use a private browsing window ( Chrome / Firefox ) or a Fluid App wrapper, which turns web applications into separate applications.
Disable browser support for third-party cookies. Install privacy privacy apps like Privacy Badger (blocks tracking through various trackers) and HTTPS Everywhere (includes encryption of the connection where possible). This is not directly related to FB, but is related to your privacy in general.
Alternatives
On FB, the light does not converge with a wedge. You can always send an e-mail to the right person, use instant messaging programs (such as the Tox system). To coordinate meetings and events, there are more convenient services, such as doodle . There are also many platforms for blogging there.
And you can also go offline, communicate using calls, SMS, or in person over a cup of coffee, or even write a letter on paper and drop it in the mailbox.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/376429/
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