Please understandnim asking this question from a genuine place. I dont want the quora answer, i want the tech savvy, security expert minds of my fellow lemmings. If thats ok?

What happens to this data? What can/do they do with it? and why are so many people concerned about google tracking them?

Do i as an average user need to be concerned?

If so, What sorts of things can i do to avoid being tracked? Preferably without too much comprimise.

  • guyrocket@kbin.social
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    11 months ago

    I’m sure there is a LOT of additional information about “what you can do”, but here are some very simple starting points. You can do these today if you want.

    1. Only use Firefox with uBlock Origin installed/active for web browsing.
    2. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). https://protonvpn.com is considered one of the best.
    3. Turn off location services on your phone (this will probably be controversial but I think it makes a lot of sense).

    For more, subscribe to @privacy and read and support eff.org

    Best wishes!