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Video Timestamps
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0:00​ - Privacy Myths Intro
0:28 - Facebook Tracking Myth
0:46 - Private Social Media Myth
2:18 - File Deletion Myth
3:32 - VPN Privacy Myth
4:47 - "Strong" Passwords Myth
6:01 - Stop GPS Tracking Myth
6:57 - The "Nothing to Hide" Myth
8:05 - Be the Gatekeeper
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Many people still believe simple privacy myths that put their personal information at risk online.For example “I have nothing to hide,” but everyone has personal data worth protecting, like financial or health information, Another one is relying only on strong passwords without using two-factor authentication, GPS tracking, or assuming public Wi-Fi is safe are all risky assumptions. Understanding these myths helps people make safer choices online.

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