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From: rpriven <74690648+rpriven@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:08:30 -0600
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+# Privacy Protection Cheatsheet
+
+| Category | Technique | Tools | Implementation |
+|----------|-----------|-------|----------------|
+| **Web Browsing** ||||
+| Private browsing | Use incognito/private mode | Firefox, Chrome, Brave | Ctrl+Shift+N (Chrome), Ctrl+Shift+P (Firefox) |
+| Search engines | Use privacy-focused search | DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Searx | Set as browser default |
+| Browser hardening | Disable tracking features | uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger | Install extensions, adjust settings |
+| Fingerprint resistance | Prevent browser identification | Firefox privacy settings, Brave shields | Enable "Strict" tracking protection |
+| Cookies management | Control persistent data | Cookie AutoDelete | Configure to delete on tab close |
+| **Communication** ||||
+| Encrypted messaging | Use E2E encrypted apps | Signal, Matrix, Session | Install apps, verify contacts |
+| Email privacy | Use encrypted email | ProtonMail, Tutanota | Create account, use encryption |
+| Metadata protection | Minimize communication metadata | Signal disappearing messages | Enable advanced privacy features |
+| VoIP security | Secure voice communications | Signal, Jitsi | Use encrypted voice calls |
+| File sharing | Secure document transfer | OnionShare | Share files via Tor |
+| **Device Security** ||||
+| Disk encryption | Encrypt storage devices | VeraCrypt, LUKS, BitLocker | Enable system-wide encryption |
+| Secure deletion | Permanently erase data | BleachBit, `shred` | `shred -vzu file`, use secure wipe |
+| Password management | Use password manager | KeePassXC, Bitwarden | Generate unique passwords |
+| Screen privacy | Prevent shoulder surfing | Privacy screen, timeout locks | Install filters, set short timeouts |
+| Device hardening | Remove unnecessary services | OS settings | Disable unused features/services |
+| **Network Privacy** ||||
+| VPN usage | Encrypt network traffic | Mullvad, ProtonVPN | Install VPN, enable kill switch |
+| Tor browsing | Anonymous web browsing | Tor Browser | Use for sensitive activities |
+| DNS privacy | Encrypt DNS requests | DNS over HTTPS/TLS | Configure in browser/OS |
+| Wi-Fi security | Secure wireless connections | WPA3, random MAC | Enable MAC randomization |
+| Traffic analysis | Prevent traffic inspection | Obfs4, Snowflake | Use bridge relays with Tor |
+| **Identity Protection** ||||
+| Account separation | Compartmentalize identities | Multiple browsers/profiles | Use different accounts per context |
+| Alternative identities | Use pseudonyms | Temp email services | Create context-specific emails |
+| Financial privacy | Anonymous payments | Cash, privacy coins | Use cash for sensitive purchases |
+| Metadata removal | Clean document metadata | ExifTool, mat2 | `exiftool -all= document.pdf` |
+| Location privacy | Minimize location tracking | GPS spoofing, airplane mode | Disable location services when not needed |
+
+## GDPR Data Subject Rights Reference
+
+| Right | Description | How to Exercise |
+|-------|-------------|----------------|
+| Access | Obtain your personal data | Submit Subject Access Request (SAR) |
+| Rectification | Correct inaccurate data | Request correction in writing |
+| Erasure | Delete your data | Submit "Right to be Forgotten" request |
+| Restriction | Limit data processing | Request processing limitation |
+| Portability | Receive/transfer your data | Request data in machine-readable format |
+| Object | Stop certain processing | Express objection to processing |
+| Auto-decisions | Avoid automated profiling | Opt out of automated decision systems |