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The expert points out that it is theoretically possible to approach digital platform companies and request the deletion of data from servers. Of course, the chances of recovering a user’s deleted message decrease over time.
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The best way to control the privacy of your web data is to use apps that offer end-to-end data encryption. It is also important to navigate the settings of your devices regarding what data to synchronize with the servers of the digital platforms.
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However, even with all security considerations in mind, any internet user can control their data until something is posted on the internet. At that point, as Matza points out, “the user not only in theory, but in fact loses control over the published data”.
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“Even though Twitter now also allows you to delete a post, or if a post is deleted on Facebook, someone else may have access to that data if, for example, a screenshot of what the user has posted is captured,”
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The expert recommends that people be very careful and evaluate what to publish on the Internet, especially on the platforms of large tech companies.
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“As pessimistic as it may sound, it is better to be overly cautious on the Internet. Imagine that everything you post on the Internet becomes available to all people. And all of this will have a life of its own, regardless of what you yourself want,” he said. ‘expert.
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