Introduction

Welcome to the first day of your journey to reclaim your digital privacy.

In our increasingly digital world, the costs of poor digital privacy have never been higher. From identity theft to data breaches, and from invasive tracking to the erosion of personal autonomy, the consequences of neglecting our digital privacy can be severe and far-reaching. Yet, reclaiming our digital privacy often comes with its own set of challenges and frustrations. The services and technologies that are most convenient in our daily lives are frequently the very ones that pose the greatest threats to our privacy.

Surrendering your privacy takes one-click. Reclaiming it is difficult, requiring significant time and sometimes money.

This guide, Inherent Privacy: Reclaim Your Digital Privacy in 30 Days, is designed to help you systematically take back control of your digital privacy. It provides a structured, day-by-day approach to examining and improving your digital privacy across various aspects of your online presence. Each day focuses on a specific area, with clear action items to help you make meaningful changes. The ultimate method for reclaiming your digital privacy would be to shun all digital services and devices and live a completely offline life. This guide is designed to help you take back control of your digital life in a more gradual and achievable way.

It’s important to note that this guide is not a comprehensive solution for every possible privacy concern. Different individuals will have different needs and threat models based on their unique circumstances. If you’re facing a specific, serious threat to your privacy or security, we strongly recommend seeking professional assistance. There are also professional ‘scrubbing’ services available that can help clean up your digital footprint, though this guide is designed as a do-it-yourself approach for those who prefer to take matters into their own hands.

The 30-day structure of this guide is intentional. By breaking down the complex task of reclaiming your digital privacy into manageable, daily actions, we aim to make the process less overwhelming and more achievable. Each day, you’ll focus on one aspect of your digital footprint, implementing changes and building habits that will contribute to your overall digital privacy. Remember, the journey to better digital privacy is ongoing, but with consistent effort and attention, you can significantly improve your digital security and reclaim control over your personal information.