24 - Privacy Bootcamp - Level 1 - Social Media Accounts

In this episode of the Privacy Bootcamp podcast, we dive into securing your social media accounts, focusing on Facebook and X.com (formerly Twitter). Tim Jensen, host of "Intentionally Inconvenient," walks us through essential settings and strategies to enhance your privacy and protect personal information. From managing your Facebook profile visibility to understanding session tokens on X.com, this episode is packed with actionable insights to keep your digital presence secure.

Standout Quotes:

•              “Your public profile is the tip of the iceberg. Hide the rest to stay secure.” – Tim

•              “Aliases for emails and phone numbers are a little privacy measure that goes a long way.” – Tim

•              “Session tokens can bypass logins; logging out regularly stops this vulnerability.” – Tim

•              “Limit what you share. Every detail is a piece of the puzzle for data collectors.” – Tim

 

Key Takeaways:

1.         Facebook Privacy Settings:

◦         Use Privacy Checkup tools to manage who can see your posts, stories, and personal details.

◦         Limit the visibility of your friends list to prevent impersonation scams.

◦         Lock down past posts by adjusting the audience to "Friends Only."

◦         Use aliases for phone numbers and emails to keep your contact details private.

2.         X.com Security Practices:

◦         Regularly log out of all sessions to invalidate session tokens and secure your account.

◦         Turn off discoverability by phone number and email to reduce unsolicited contacts.

◦         Use hardware keys like YubiKey for 2FA instead of SMS-based authentication.

◦         Disable location tracking and minimize personalized ads to reduce data collection.

3.         General Privacy Strategies:

◦         Avoid using social media accounts to log into third-party apps.

◦         Consider using services like DeleteMe to remove personal data from broker sites.

◦         Regularly review and update privacy settings to ensure they align with your preferences.

 

Episode Timeline:

•              [00:00] Introduction to Facebook Privacy

•              [02:15] Using Privacy Checkup Tools

•              [05:30] Managing Public Profile Visibility and Locking Down Posts

•              [10:00] Introduction to X.com Privacy Practices

•              [15:20] Managing Session Tokens and Turning Off Discoverability

•              [20:10] Using Hardware Keys for Enhanced Security

•              [25:00] Final Thoughts on Privacy

 

Resources Mentioned

●     goclik.me/deleteme - A service recommended by Tim Jensen to remove personal information from the internet. They offer a 25% discount.

Contact and Additional Information

Host: Tim Jensen
Email: [email protected]
Website: Intentionally Inconvenient Podcast