You do not need to be a technology expert to make better privacy decisions. These simple habits can help you think more carefully about when and how you share personal information.
Before providing personal information, consider whether all the information being requested is necessary for the service you are using.
Apps may ask for permission to access information or features on your device, such as your location, photographs, contacts or microphone. Consider whether the app needs that access for the service you want to use. Where choices are available, only allow access you are comfortable providing.
Look for an explanation of why your personal information is being requested and how it will be used.
Look for information about whether your personal information may be shared with other organisations, services or partners.
Privacy choices do not always have to remain the same. Where a service provides privacy settings or controls, you can review them from time to time and change your choices if your preferences change.
If you do not understand why information is being requested, seek clarification before providing it.
If something is unclear, you can pause, look for more information or ask someone you trust for help before making a decision.