As the first to grow entirely online, Gen Zers may have a deep understanding of what can and can’t be shared on public platforms, but that doesn’t mean we don’t sometimes share. too much.
So the question is: how much do we share without even realizing it?
Forget about the check-ins and pin drop. Your phone may already be providing this information, whether you know it or not. According to one 2018 investigation, location data is sent to smartphone apps up to 14,000 times a day. And, in addition, we are also inadvertently sharing data in other ways.
In a recent BDG Studios/OnePoll survey of more than 1,000 members of Generation Z in the United States, the 22% of respondents have already reported accidentally sending a coworker or boss an embarrassing or personal message intended for family or friends.
To make matters even more embarrassing, 36 respondents pointed out that this misguided mobile shot was an “intimate message” intended for a romantic partner. *hand over mouth emoji*
We’re also receiving unintentional information. Have you ever looked down to see an unwanted instant file transfer? You’re not alone. In that same survey, the 46% of respondents admitted to receiving an unsolicited file from a stranger.
Beyond being unwelcome, leaving your Bluetooth open and unprotected gives strangers invasive access to your private data.
With Samsung, users don’t have to worry about winking smiley faces interrupting a cozy evening with friends. On one hand, it is Private Sharewhich easily keeps all the information on your phone securely encrypted to protect you and your privacy.
The feature lets users choose which photos, audio, and documents to send to specific people, and can even set a data expiration date, so you can decide who sees what and when.
Another tool is the Security & Privacy Dashboard from Samsung, which allows users to make decisions about who can access their data and when, allowing them to easily turn app permissions on and off, or even simply turn off camera and microphone access.
This content was originally published on Elite Daily on December 22, 2022. click here for more.
