11 - STOP the Data Leak, Part 1
Intentionally Inconvenient
Welcome to Intentionally Inconvenient, where we talk about our personal freedom by securing our privacy. In this episode, Tim Jensen will talk about the persistent issue of data leaks through apps and services from major tech companies. We will explore the risks associated with health apps, the challenges of intrusive privacy policies, and strategies for enhancing privacy using services like ProtonMail and ProtonVPN. Standout Quotes: "Any account that you create involves data collection. Data is the currency you use to pay for free services." "Data collection is a potential data leak whenever...
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10 - Email - The Museum Of YOU
Intentionally Inconvenient
Welcome to the Intentionally Inconvenient Podcast! This episode focuses on discussing email privacy in the digital age and how email can act as a "Museum of You" by storing users' personal data and communications over many years with providers. Tim Jensen explores strategies for taking back control of one's privacy through encrypted email services and better digital security practices. Standout Quotes: “Privacy is the right to control access to ourselves.” “If the product is free, you are the product.” “Competitive intelligence is how these companies make their money. We need...
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09 - Enemies of Privacy
Intentionally Inconvenient
Welcome to the Intentionally Inconvenient Podcast! This episode focuses on the major enemies of privacy in the digital age. It identifies the biggest tech companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon as large collectors of personal data. Tim Jensen gives tips for taking action to improve privacy habits and reduce reliance on major tech companies that extensively collect personal data. Standout Quotes: “Privacy is not free; it will actually cost you less to pay a little upfront to protect your privacy than if you gave it away, because that's not measured in dollars.” “If...
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08 - All About 2FA-MFA
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Welcome to Intentionally Inconvenient, where we talk about our personal freedom by securing our privacy. First-factor authentication, such as username and password, is not enough. Hackers are good nowadays because they can easily breach users without regard for their privacy and security. Therefore, setting up a two-factor or multiple-factor authentication is a must to have robust security in your accounts and have no worries about other people stealing your data and information. Today, Tim will emphasize the importance of using two-factor or multiple-factor authentication for all online...
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07 - All About Password Managers
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Welcome to the Intentionally Inconvenient Podcast! This episode focuses on the importance of using a password manager to securely store unique, complex passwords for all online accounts. Tim Jensen provides practical tips for improving password security and taking back control of personal data from companies. Standout Quotes: “Convenience is the enemy of privacy.” “I don't want to be the product, I want to be the person who pays for my software so that when I use it, I know that I'm not having all this information collected on me.” “I don't recommend that you use the browser...
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06- All About Passwords
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Welcome to Intentionally Inconvenient, where we talk about our personal freedom by securing our privacy. Passwords are the keys to your accounts. It is the defense that keeps your account safe from other people. As such, setting up unique and strong passwords for every account is critical. It could be daunting, but with the right tools, you can do it. Do everything you can to keep you safe online! In this episode, Tim Jensen discusses the importance of using unique, complex passwords for each account and avoiding password reuse. You will learn about password complexity, the use of password...
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05 - BASIC Principles Of Privacy
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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: ...
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04 - The First Things You Need To Do Today To Protect Your Privacy
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Welcome to the Intentionally Inconvenient Podcast where we dive deep into personal freedom through the lens of securing your privacy. Privacy isn’t a destination, it’s a journey. This episode, Tim Jensen is going to share five actionable steps you can take right now to kickstart your journey towards greater privacy protection. Standout Quotes: “Privacy is a journey, not a destination. We can take small steps every day to ensure that we are more private than we were yesterday.” “Privacy takes time. It takes effort, and sometimes it can cost you some money.” “You can't change the...
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03 - Privacy is Like Air
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Welcome to Intentionally Inconvenient, where we talk about our freedom by securing our privacy. It's easy to underestimate the significance of safeguarding our digital footprints in today's interconnected age. Still, the truth is, that protecting your privacy begins and ends with you—and it matters now more than ever. In this episode, Tim Jensen will discuss the importance of personal responsibility for privacy and the risks of giving up privacy for perceived security benefits. We will discuss the need to safeguard personal identifying information, challenge the idea of "I have nothing to...
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02 - Be Careful How You Slice Your Pii
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Welcome to the Intentionally Inconvenient Podcast! This episode focuses on the importance of personal privacy and information security in today's world. Tim Jensen leads a discussion on defining privacy as the right to control access to oneself, including one's personal information and physical distance. He expresses concern about how much personal data is publicly available online without consent through data broker websites and believes that everyone has a right to protect this data and control who has access to it. Standout Quotes: “Privacy is the right to control access to...
info_outlineWelcome to Intentionally Inconvenient, where we talk about our personal freedom by securing our privacy. In this episode, Tim Jensen will talk about the persistent issue of data leaks through apps and services from major tech companies. We will explore the risks associated with health apps, the challenges of intrusive privacy policies, and strategies for enhancing privacy using services like ProtonMail and ProtonVPN.
Standout Quotes:
- "Any account that you create involves data collection. Data is the currency you use to pay for free services."
- "Data collection is a potential data leak whenever you create an account. When you trust a company to store your information, assume it may be breached at some point."
- "Complaining is not a strategy. Sitting here and complaining about everything that these big four companies and others do to collect and store data is not productive."
- "We have the right to remain private. This may sound familiar, but we need to do more than just accept societal norms. We must take actions that go above and beyond what the average person would do."
Key Takeaways:
- Personal data can be leaked through various apps and online services if precautions are not taken, compromising privacy over time.
- Before agreeing to any app's terms, it's crucial to read the privacy policies carefully to understand their data practices and what personal information they may be collecting.
- Creating online accounts often leads to extensive data collection. Therefore, it's advisable to minimize the number of accounts created.
- Major tech companies such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft collect and analyze personal data extensively. It's preferable to limit dependence on their "free" services in favor of alternatives when possible.
- Encrypted communication tools and VPN services can strengthen privacy by preventing third parties from accessing or analyzing personal online activities and communications.
- To fully protect sensitive personal information from unwanted data collection and leaks, it may be necessary to invest in privacy-focused services.
Episode Timeline:
[00:18] Data Leakage
[04:21] Data Collection and Privacy Concerns
[08:03] Data Privacy and Security in Healthcare Apps
[14:55] Privacy Concerns with Google
[18:01] Encrypted Services
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