Personal Security and Privacy Guide

Data Removal Resources

• JustDeleteMe
• Incogni - Personal Information Removal Service
• Incogni.com
• IntelTechniques Data Removal Workbook

Social Media and Online Presence

• Avoid using social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Never post about current vacations to prevent potential burglary
• For Amazon purchases:
  • Use Amazon lockers at Whole Foods or affiliated stores instead of home delivery
  • Purchase Amazon gift cards from grocery stores using cash
• Remove your information from data broker sites (TruePeopleSearch, ThatsThem)

Password Security

• Use two password managers:
  • One for storing the master password of the other
  • Both passwords should exceed 64 characters

Public Area Safety

• Disable “Automatically join networks” on your phone to avoid Evil Twin networks
• When in public spaces (transit, airports, coffee shops):
  • Use cellular service instead of public WiFi
  • Avoid banking applications or sensitive tasks on public networks
  • Use a VPN if cellular service isn’t available
• Never leave personal devices unlocked in public
• Don’t use unknown USB devices
• Use secure operating systems (GrapheneOS or LineageOS)
• Use privacy screens to prevent shoulder surfing
• Park away from building entrances to maintain escape routes

Home Security

• Router Security:
  • Use secure router operating systems (OPNSense or DDWrt)
  • Implement whole-home VPN
• Device Management:
  • Regular device audits for asset management
  • Use mesh-network VPN (e.g., Tailscale) for website maintenance
  • Only open necessary ports (HTTP/HTTPS)
  • Follow secure server setup guide: https://github.com/imthenachoman/How-To-Secure-A-Linux-Server
• Network Security:
  • Segment IoT devices from other devices
  • Use strong WiFi passwords
• Privacy Protection:
  • Remove home from street view on Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Bing Maps
  • Remove home listings from Zillow.com and MLS sites
  • Sign up for UPS Informed Delivery