Top Highlights

• While we can hope that your DNA will be stored securely and access will only ever be granted to law enforcement when presented with a valid, court-reviewed warrant, I wouldn’t count on either. Databases can be hacked. Companies can be coerced. People do things they’re not supposed to.
• And if you just want handy links to the privacy settings pages for just about any service, this site has an amazing number of links: https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/managing-your-privacy/manage-privacy-settings
• Google has an amazing number of free apps and services, including some you may not realize are owned by Google, like Waze, YouTube, and Android. The Restore Privacy website has a lot of wonderful information, including this extensive list of Google alternatives: https://restoreprivacy.com/google-alternatives
• It has many different “pad” types—not just replacements for word processing, spreadsheets, and slide shows, but also whiteboards, polls, and even cloud storage: https://cryptpad.fr
• social media platforms are privacy nightmares, TikTok appears to be operating at a whole new level—reportedly stealing tons of user data without proper permission, including “draft” videos that were never officially posted.7