Con el Día de la Privacidad de Datos (28 de enero) recién pasado, es un buen momento para tomar medidas y reducir su huella digital mientras protege sus datos en línea.
Ya no debe sorprendernos que las empresas, los gobiernos y otras organizaciones recopilen datos personales cada vez que usted crea una cuenta, compra en línea, utiliza aplicaciones móviles, navega por la web o participa en las redes sociales; básicamente, cada vez que está en línea. A medida que aumentan las preocupaciones sobre la privacidad en línea, proteger sus datos nunca ha sido más crítico. Este artículo explora pasos prácticos para proteger su información, desde elegir navegadores centrados en la privacidad hasta utilizar conexiones cifradas.
Cambie a un navegador y motor de búsqueda que respete la privacidad
La protección de su privacidad en la web comienza con la elección del navegador. Aunque son menos populares que Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge y Safari, navegadores como Brave y Tor están diseñados teniendo en cuenta la privacidad. Estos navegadores bloquean los rastreadores, minimizan la cantidad de información personal compartida con sitios web y ofrecen más control sobre sus datos.
Con el fin de profundizar aún más, considere cambiar el motor de búsqueda predeterminado de su navegador. A diferencia de los motores de búsqueda gigantes como Bing y Google, DuckDuckGo y Startpage no almacenan ni comparten su información personal y ofrecen resultados de búsqueda sin rastrear su historial.
¡No tiene que buscar solo en Google!
Para cambiar el motor de búsqueda predeterminado de su navegador, vaya a la configuración del navegador > Buscar (o Motor de búsqueda) > Seleccione su motor de búsqueda preferido. Recuerde guardar los cambios.
Limpie su navegador
Los sitios web utilizan cookies, historial de navegación y otras tecnologías de seguimiento para monitorear su actividad en su sitio web y en otros a través de cookies de terceros. Eliminar periódicamente las cookies y el historial de navegación es una forma sencilla de aumentar la privacidad en la web.
Mientras limpia su navegador, recuerde eliminar las extensiones que no utilice. Estos pequeños programas agregan funciones como revisión ortográfica, autocompletar o tomar notas, pero a menudo acceden a sus actividades en todos los sitios, incluso en modo incógnito. Para reducir los riesgos de privacidad, deshabilite o elimine las extensiones que no necesite.
No todas las extensiones son perjudiciales. Algunos realmente pueden mejorar su privacidad y proteger sus datos en línea. Los bloqueadores de anuncios como AdBlock Plus, uBlock Origin, and Privacy Badger pueden reducir significativamente el seguimiento en sitios web.
Considere utilizar una VPN
Una VPN (red privada virtual) es una de las mejores maneras de proteger su privacidad. Cifra su conexión a internet y la dirige a través de un servidor seguro, enmascarando su dirección IP y evitando que terceros le rastreen. También encripta sus datos, haciéndolos ilegibles para cualquiera que los intercepte.
Elija un proveedor de VPN confiable que no registre su actividad en línea. Evite las VPN gratuitas, ya que pueden registrar y vender sus datos.
Tenga en cuenta la privacidad en la Web
A menudo comprometemos nuestra privacidad en línea al descuidar prácticas básicas de privacidad. A continuación, verá algunos consejos clave para una navegación más segura:
- Utilice contraseñas seguras y únicas para cada sitio y considere usar un administrador de contraseñas para realizar un seguimiento.
- Navegue siempre por sitios web seguros con HTTPS. Habilite el “Modo solo HTTPS” en su navegador en Configuración > Privacidad y seguridad.
- Evite compartir demasiados datos personales. Complete únicamente los campos obligatorios (marcados con un asterisco) al completar formularios en línea.
- Desactive la función de compartir ubicación a menos que sea necesario, como cuando busque restaurantes cercanos.
- Trate su correo electrónico y número de teléfono como su dirección IP: compártalos con moderación para evitar una fácil identificación.
- Omita inicios de sesión de terceros (por ejemplo, usar Google o Facebook para registrarse). Estos pueden exponer su actividad en línea y comprometer sus cuentas si una es pirateada.
- En lo posible evite utilizar computadoras públicas y Wifi.
Conclusión
Con el auge de la IA, cualquier cosa que comparta en línea (ya sean publicaciones, fotos o comentarios) puede contener datos personales que se pueden recuperar y analizar. Por lo tanto, es importante tener cuidado con los sitios web que visita, lo que comparte y las personas con las que se conecta en línea.
Al adoptar prácticas centradas en la privacidad, como elegir navegadores seguros, usar VPN y ser cauteloso con su actividad en línea, puede reducir significativamente su huella digital y proteger su información personal.
¿Qué hacer a continuación?
Consulte los siguientes recursos de Senior Planet que pueden darle ventaja para mantenerse seguro mientras navega por la web:
- Contraseñas, claves de acceso, y más – Viernes, Abril 11, 2025 at 11:00am EST
- Introducción a la gestión de su privacidad – Viernes, Abril 25, 2025 at 11:00am EST
Su turno
En los comentarios a continuación, comparta cualquier práctica centrada en la privacidad que pueda haber pasado por alto, o cuéntenos cuáles planea implementar de inmediato.
Techspert Jonathan es el Especialista sénior en productos y relaciones de la comunidad digital de Senior Planet y ex instructor en tecnología de Senior Planet San Antonio. También es un desarrollador de iOS con experiencia en sistemas de información y ciberseguridad.
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