Since our launch in 2014, our vision has been to build an internet where privacy is the default. For us, this not only means empowering people with the right tools to defend their online privacy, but also encouraging safe and responsible use of the internet. For Safer Internet Day this year, we’ve compiled a quick guide you can follow to protect yourself on the internet. Limit the personal information you share online The first step to staying safe online is posting as little information about yourself as you can on the internet. The more information you reveal about yourself, the easier it is for a hacker to access your data, steal your identity, or commit other crimes, such as cyberstalking . By limiting how much personal information you share online, you can make thoughtful choices about what content gets shared, with whom, and where. Nevertheless, remember that regardless of the audience you choose for your posts, the organization is still tr