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1. Look For Signs Of Trust
Check consumer reviews before you download an app
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2. Read The App Privacy Policy
An app should contain a privacy policy or link to an external policy Read more…
3. Review and Set App-Level Privacy Settings
Many mobile apps have privacy settings within the app itself, typically via a Settings or Privacy tab on the home screen or control panel. These settings can manage activities like whether the app can access your location information. Before using an app, review the privacy default settings on the app to make sure you agree with them. Read more…
4. Review and Set OS-Level Privacy Settings
Most mobile operating systems (OS), including iOS (iPhone), Android, and Blackberry, offer privacy settings. By using OS privacy settings, for example, you can usually turn off the phone’s ability to geo-locate you, thus denying all apps the ability to access your location data. You can also use these settings to create a password to access the phone, a smart idea if you have sensitive information stored on it that could be compromised in the event of phone theft or loss. Read more…
5. Pay Attention to Pop-Up Notices
Many mobile apps may ask to show you pop-up alerts or will display them by default. Usually, these pop-ups are about app updates or activity (such as a friend request), but sometimes youll see privacy pop-ups, like a pop-up requesting your location data. Its worth taking five seconds to read these short notices before clicking or accepting a cookie Read more…
