{"id":371135,"date":"2021-11-22T16:00:22","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/privacy-vs-security-whats-the-difference\/"},"modified":"2021-11-22T16:00:22","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T13:00:22","slug":"privacy-vs-security-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/privacy-vs-security-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"#Privacy vs. Security: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a297566ad3ee\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a297566ad3ee\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/privacy-vs-security-whats-the-difference\/#Privacy_and_Security_Are_They_The_Same_Thing\" >Privacy and Security: Are They The Same Thing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/privacy-vs-security-whats-the-difference\/#How_to_Better_Protect_Your_Privacy_and_Security_Online\" >How to Better Protect Your Privacy and Security Online<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/privacy-vs-security-whats-the-difference\/#Use_a_VPN\" >Use a VPN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/privacy-vs-security-whats-the-difference\/#Take_Advantage_of_Encryption\" >Take Advantage of Encryption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/privacy-vs-security-whats-the-difference\/#Practice_Good_%E2%80%9CDigital_Hygiene%E2%80%9D\" >Practice Good \u201cDigital Hygiene\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/privacy-vs-security-whats-the-difference\/#Theres_No_%E2%80%9CMagic_Bullet%E2%80%9D\" >There\u2019s No \u201cMagic Bullet\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Privacy vs. Security: What\u2019s the Difference?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-766064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rusty-padlock.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rusty-padlock.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rusty-padlock.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Rusty padlock on a white backdrop\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/small-rusty-padlock-on-white-background-2066739461\">Risqi Rizal\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Online, privacy and security go hand-in-hand. They\u2019re often used interchangeably, but that isn\u2019t quite right. While privacy and anonymity might lend themselves to better security, they aren\u2019t the same as security\u2014they\u2019re one aspect of it.<\/p>\n<p>Here we\u2019ll go into privacy and security in the online world. We\u2019ll discuss why you need both, and what you can do to create a more secure online environment for yourself.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Privacy_and_Security_Are_They_The_Same_Thing\"><\/span>Privacy and Security: Are They The Same Thing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start by defining just what privacy and security are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Privacy<\/b> refers to the control that you have over your personal information and how that information is used. Personal information is any information that can be used to determine your identity.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Security <\/b>refers to how protected your personal information is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether or not you choose to share certain details on your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> profile, for example, is a matter of personal privacy. How well a platform like Facebook protects the information that it requires you to provide so you can use the platform is a matter of security.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s another example: say you open a new checking account at your local bank. You have to give that bank your personal information, which they keep on file, to open that account. If you go on to use that account with no breaches of your data, you\u2019ve maintained both privacy and security.<\/p>\n<p>If, however, the bank sells your information to third-party advertisers then your privacy is compromised even if that bank continues to keep your personal information secure from outside attackers. If <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudsavvyit.com\/11337\/how-data-breaches-and-leaks-can-affect-your-employees\/\">a data breach<\/a> occurs and cyber attackers get a hold of your information, both your security and privacy are compromised.<\/p>\n<p>The difference between data privacy and data security comes down to who and what your data is being protected from. Security can be defined as protecting data from malicious threats, while privacy is more about using data responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>This is why you\u2019ll see security measures designed around protecting against data breaches no matter who the unauthorized party is that\u2019s trying to access that data. Privacy measures are more about managing sensitive information, making sure that the people with access to it only have it with the owner\u2019s consent and are compliant with security measures to protect sensitive data once they have it.<\/p>\n<p>Measures like the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are an example of privacy measures in action. It requires companies to inform you upfront about what data they collect and how they intend to use that data. Then, they need your consent in order to collect it.<\/p>\n<p>In the real world, companies can still find ways around measures like this. If they design their <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> or website or service so that you cannot use it unless you agree to provide them with your data, that doesn\u2019t leave people a whole lot of choice as to the privacy of their data. That\u2019s why some people are taking extra measures to block data collection and protect themselves from threats \u2014 enhancing both their privacy and security online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to See What Data Google Has on You (and Delete It)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Better_Protect_Your_Privacy_and_Security_Online\"><\/span>How to Better Protect Your Privacy and Security Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully, it\u2019s pretty easy to get some degree of anonymity and security online, even if you don\u2019t have a lot of money to spend on it. Measures like incognito browsing, disabling cookies, and using a VPN are all relatively accessible ways to start being safer online.<\/p>\n<p>No one method is absolutely perfect, and you shouldn\u2019t rely on any single solution for complete data security and privacy. Combining them, however, will provide you with greater protection than using one or none.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_VPN\"><\/span>Use a VPN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Virtual private networks (VPNs) are a popular method for online protection right now, especially when using a vulnerable or unsecured connection like the one at your local coffee shop. VPNs do keep websites and internet service providers (ISPs) from tracking your browser history, and many of them come with some level of protection from attack. But they do have some vulnerabilities you should be aware of.<\/p>\n<p>While a VPN can provide some anonymity by spoofing your internet protocol (IP) address and encrypting your connection, it still leaves you open to other methods of tracking that don\u2019t rely on your location. Browser fingerprinting and social media logins, for example, can be used to piece together your history and give clues to who you are even if you\u2019re browsing with a VPN.<\/p>\n<p>VPNs are a valuable tool, but they\u2019re better used together with incognito mode on a browser to make sure that almost no history gets left behind \u2014 including social logins. It\u2019s also a good idea to opt for a VPN that deletes the logs of your information as soon as they\u2019re made.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Advantage_of_Encryption\"><\/span>Take Advantage of Encryption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using apps with end-to-end encryption is a good way to boost the security of your data online. Messaging services like Signal are encrypted end-to-end, meaning that no one but the sender and recipient of the message can view the data. That\u2019s because the data is encrypted (or scrambled) before being sent, then decrypted only when it hits your device.<\/p>\n<p>One caveat here is to make sure the service you\u2019re using is actually end-to-end encrypted. Telegram, for example, will claim it uses encryption to secure your data, but that\u2019s only true if you start a secure chat in the app, not for all communications.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Good_%E2%80%9CDigital_Hygiene%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Practice Good \u201cDigital Hygiene\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Beyond covering your tracks and encrypting your data, there are a few other best practices you can use for better online security and privacy. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Limit what you share online and on social media. Constantly checking in at or tagging yourself in certain locations, for example, can give people a better idea of where you\u2019re located. It\u2019s a good idea to regularly review your privacy settings on sites like Facebook so you know who can see what you post. It\u2019s also very easy to limit who can see your activity, and you should take advantage of that as well.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use a secure password manager that you trust, or better yet, keep your digital passwords somewhere offline where they can\u2019t be accessed by bad actors fishing for data.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Get antivirus and anti-malware programs and use them regularly.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Try ad blocking and cookies blocking extensions for whatever browser you\u2019re using, or check out anonymous browsers like DuckDuckGo.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Don\u2019t save credit and debit cards when making online purchases \u2014 the store\u2019s system could be vulnerable to attack. Check out as a guest or with a virtual profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just a few of the measures you can take to make it more difficult for cybercriminals to get to your data. The more roadblocks you can throw in their way, the better.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theres_No_%E2%80%9CMagic_Bullet%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>There\u2019s No \u201cMagic Bullet\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While no one app will guarantee you total anonymity and uncrackable security, several measures used together can make a substantial difference. Many of the methods described here are available at low or no cost \u2014 there are even free VPNs. 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