Social media and messaging apps

Social media and messaging platforms are designed for instant use. They are quick to set up and easy to dive into but that convenience often comes at the cost of privacy. Many platforms are not privacy-friendly out of the box so it’s worth spending a little time reviewing important settings that can be buried or turned off by default.

This series of guides walks you through important privacy and security settings across popular platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Whatsapp, Telegram and more. Whether it’s limiting who sees your posts, managing sessions on multiple devices, turning off data sharing, or enabling stronger authentication, these quick steps help you reclaim control over the data you share both with and within these platforms.