Is Data Privacy Still Possible in a World of Smart Devices and Apps?

[Lolita]

Smartphones and apps collect large amounts of personal data. Is true privacy still achievable, or has it become an illusion? What responsibilities do companies and users share?

 

[Nomad]

Frankly speaking, no. A lot lot apps wouldn't work if you do not give them access to your device data.

 

[Urvashi]

Data privacy is increasingly difficult but still possible with conscious effort. Strong passwords, encryption, limited permissions, and careful app choices help protect personal information. Regulation, transparency, and privacy-focused design also play key roles, though users must remain vigilant in a connected world.

 

[Ravenfreak]

I think to a certain degree it's possible, but you'd have to move to decentralized platforms. Also in most cases your data is already out on the internet so it's hard to scrub it. What you can do if you're wanting better privacy is to use a VPN while browsing the internet, use platforms like Protonmail for your email provider, use platforms that are decentralized. For example forums, Lemmy which is a Reddit clone. Never use the same password of course for different accounts, some people even use burner email addresses. Also there's other operating systems you can use for your PC and phone other than Windows, Android, and Mac. Graphene is an alternative phone OS, there's also Linux too and there's lots of Linux distros to choose from.