discuss Have you experienced a privacy violation online?

[Unvarnished]

I had a rather disturbing experience with a data breach. My email address and password were compromised, and I began to receive spam emails and suspicious login attempts, to say the least. It was a nightmare trying to get all my passwords changed and get my accounts secured. I am careful about my online data now.

 

[Apsara]

Privacy violations happen always. I search something on Google on my computer and a few hours later I check Facebook on my phone and see the ad related the topic I searched on Google. Isn't this a violation?

 

[Cpvr]

Privacy violations happen always. I search something on Google on my computer and a few hours later I check Facebook on my phone and see the ad related the topic I searched on Google. Isn't this a violation?

It is, but here’s how facebook tracks you:
using a variety of methods, including cookies, pixels, IP addresses, and location services. Facebook uses this information to build a profile of your interests and preferences, which it then uses to target you with ads.

• Cookies: Small files that track your browsing history, preferences, and login information
  
  
• Pixels: Tiny pieces of code that report your activity back to Facebook
  
  
• IP addresses: Tracks your location when you log in
  
  
• GPS data: Tracks your location when you use Facebook apps
  
  
• • Event RSVPs: Tracks your location when you RSVP to events
  • Marketplace listings: Tracks your location when you list items on the Marketplace
  • Check-ins: Tracks your location when you check in on Facebook

How to limit tracking

• • Use a secure browser like Tor, Opera, Firefox, or Brave
  • Clear your cookies, history, and cache
  • Use ad blockers like uBlock Origin
  • Use privacy tools like Privacy Badger
  • Use browser features like Firefox's Multi-Account Containers
  • Use different email addresses and browsers for different services
  • Google tracks you using a variety of methods, including IP addresses, cookies, web beacons, and browser fingerprinting. Google uses this data to target you with ads and content.
    
    How Google tracks you
    • IP addresses: Google uses your IP address to create unique identifiers that let them follow you around the internet.
      
      
    • Location information: Google collects location information from your device, saved activity, and other sources.
      
      
    • Home commands: Google records commands you say to your device.
      
      
    • Browser fingerprinting: Google creates a unique "fingerprint" for your browser.

All the Ways Google Tracks You—And How to Stop It

Google knows more about you than you might think. Here's how to keep it from tracking your location, web browsing, and more.

www.wired.com

 

[Ja sa bong]

The internet never forgets anything which have been posted. There's nothing like wiping out someone's digital footprint because it's not possible. Also, if you're using social media sites, everything you're doing is being tracked, Google does it very well. You can try to limit it but will not stop it 100%. It's why companies are sued all the time for breach and selling of their of user's data.

 

[Harsh World]

Isn't this a violation?

It is, but it's also one that you agreed to by using the Google and Facebook services.

I'm more wary of smaller companies with my data than larger companies.

I had a data violation from a smaller company releasing my private information to a 3rd party without my consent. It was permissible for them to do so per their Terms of Service, but not their Privacy Policy, which I agreed to both. It's something that I'm holding in my back pocket for if, and when, the time arises for counter-legal action. It's kind of my "checkmate" move if they ever proceed further than they already have.

 

[Alamson]

Targeting people with advertising like this is a violation of online privacy. But one can opt out in setting. For Chrome, go to setting, then privacy and security. You can turn on "Do not track". You can also control the kind of ads you see through "Ads Privacy".

 

[Ja sa bong]

It is, but it's also one that you agreed to by using the Google and Facebook services.

I'm more wary of smaller companies with my data than larger companies.

I had a data violation from a smaller company releasing my private information to a 3rd party without my consent. It was permissible for them to do so per their Terms of Service, but not their Privacy Policy, which I agreed to both. It's something that I'm holding in my back pocket for if, and when, the time arises for counter-legal action. It's kind of my "checkmate" move if they ever proceed further than they already have.

Hypothetically, let's assume you're suing the company for this breach of privacy, how much are you looking at demanding to be paid as damages to you?

 

[Harsh World]

Hypothetically, let's assume you're suing the company for this breach of privacy, how much are you looking at demanding to be paid as damages to you?

the time arises for counter-legal action

Can't say much beyond that it's for counter-action.

 

[Ashake]

Privacy violations happen always

I think you are right; privacy violations happen way too often. It's almost as though our personal info is well up for sale. I have been trying to be more careful with my online presence and being mindful of the data I share. What other measures have you applied for your safety?

using a variety of methods, including cookies, pixels, IP addresses, and location services. Facebook uses this information to build a profile of your interests and preferences, which it then uses to target you with ads.

I agree with you, Facebook and all the others have ways to track us. They know a lot about us. I started using a few browser extensions to block trackers and ads to curtail this.

if you're using social media sites, everything you're doing is being tracked, Google does it very well.

You hit the nail right on the head. It's as if they are watching our every move. I've been using some other search engines and being cautious about what I search for online.

 

[Ja sa bong]

You hit the nail right on the head. It's as if they are watching our every move. I've been using some other search engines and being cautious about what I search for online.

It is why anything I post online is something that is going to be a must for me to do so or if not, I would avoid having my digital footprint online. I know I am being tracked by one giant tech company or another.

 

[Yama]

Once my Twitter account was hacked. The hacker started sending weird message. One of my followers was also my Facebook friend and she informed me about my Twitter. I went back and changed password. The hacker could not do much damages