05 - BASIC Principles Of Privacy

Welcome to Intentionally Inconvenient, where we talk about our personal freedom by securing our privacy. By knowing how to limit who has access to our information and questioning why we need to share personal details, we can protect our identity and rights at a time when data collection is expected. In this episode, Tim Jensen will elaborate on the basic principles of individual privacy. We will explore controlling access to oneself, limiting trust to safeguard privacy, refraining from using privacy as an excuse for unlawful actions, and all about the other fundamentals.

Standout Quotes:

• "Convenience is the enemy of privacy."
• "Privacy starts with prevention. Prevention is intentional; you didn't accidentally fall into privacy. You have to be intentional in your actions to maintain your privacy."
• "You are the first line of defense for your personal privacy. You can't leave that in the hands of another person, a government, or a business. You are the first line of defense and ultimately responsible for securing and maintaining your privacy.

Key Takeaways:

• Adopt a mindset that prioritizes privacy. Try to share as little personal information as possible, and remember that privacy isn't always the default. Keep an eye out for how services collect and use your data.
• Safeguard your accounts using robust passwords and a password manager to keep them straight. It's also a good idea to use pseudonyms to avoid relying too much on a single tech company.
• Remember, privacy is more important than convenience. Develop habits that include multiple layers of protection, even if it's inconvenient. It's worth it to keep potential threats at bay.
• Make sure to back up your data in several secure locations regularly. To avoid having a single point of failure, try to spread your accounts and data across different devices. It's all about keeping your information safe and secure.

Episode Timeline:
[00:58] Controlling Access to Ourselves
[01:48] Personal Privacy vs. Legal Responsibility
[02:39] Limiting Trust
[06:29] Trust on a Need-to-Know Basis
[14:21] Aliases and Password Managers
[16:18] Balancing Trust and Convenience
[25:26] Mindset and Behavior Over Technology
[27:47] Proactive Prevention
[29:20] Your Role in Safeguarding Personal Data
[33:16] Data Backup
[37:07] Decentralize Control