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Protecting Your Data in 2025
Why Digital Privacy Is Important
In 2025, keeping your digital life private is super important.
Every time you click, like, or buy something online, you leave behind bits of information about yourself, called a digital trail.
While technology makes life easier, it can also expose your personal information to hackers, companies, and strangers.
So how do you keep your data safe?
Let’s look at some simple ways to protect your privacy online.
Did you know that in 2024, over 1.5 billion records were exposed in data breaches?
Taking steps to protect your data can help you avoid becoming part of this statistic.
Where Does Your Data Go?
Apps, websites, and devices all collect information about you.
Knowing what they take and why is the first step to staying safe.
When you understand how your data is collected, you can make better choices, like deciding which apps to use or what information to share.
- Check Privacy Policies: They might be boring, but even a quick look can tell you how your data is used.
- Clean Up Your Accounts: Go through your apps and websites to…
