Tech Security Writer
Amit Patel is a technology journalist and security researcher who covers mobile security, app privacy, and emerging threats targeting Indian users. He previously worked with leading Indian tech publications before joining PrivacyTechIndia.
People say they care about phone privacy, then hand every app blanket access to their camera, microphone, contacts, and location. Here's how to actually check what your apps can see and shut down the ones that are overreaching.
You don't need to spend money to take back your privacy. Every tool on this list is free, open source, and works in India. Most of them take less than ten minutes to set up.
So you searched for running shoes once, and now every app on your phone is showing you sneaker ads. That's not coincidence. Here's the machinery behind digital ad tracking in India, and whether you can actually escape it.
So I turned off location services on my phone for a week to see what would happen. The answer: a lot more than I expected. Here's a casual deep dive into how your phone tracks you and what you can realistically do about it.
A friend got spam-bombed after one IRCTC booking. Here's what happened, what these portals actually collect, and the casual fixes that keep your data from leaking everywhere.
Google Drive encrypts your files, sure — but Google holds the keys. That's not privacy, that's a filing cabinet where someone else has a copy of the combination. Here's what actually works.
Ever wonder how much your Android phone tells Google about you before you've even opened an app? Probably more than you'd be comfortable with. Here's how to set up your phone so it stops oversharing.
So I googled myself last month and found my phone number, old address, and a photo I deleted years ago — all on the first page. Here's what happened when I tried to scrub it all, what worked, what didn't, and the one thing you should do this weekend.
That free VPN on your phone is probably selling your browsing history right now. Here's what these apps actually do with your data, why their business model depends on exploiting you, and the handful of free tiers that won't stab you in the back.
Dating apps promise connection, but they collect some of the most intimate data you'll ever hand over — your location at 2 AM, your photo library, your desires. In a country where a leaked profile can wreck a reputation overnight, here's what Indian users should actually worry about.
You probably spent 70,000 rupees or more on that iPhone. Yet most Indian users haven't touched half the privacy settings buried inside iOS. Here's a no-nonsense walkthrough of every toggle that matters, from App Tracking Transparency to Lockdown Mode.
So you found a deal on Flipkart that seems too good. Or someone on Instagram is selling branded shoes at 80% off. Before you punch in your UPI PIN, let's talk about how to shop online without getting scammed -- because the tricks are getting really clever.
Your browser is the gateway to the internet, and it can leak enormous amounts of personal data. Explore the best privacy-focused browsers available for Indian users.
Have you ever wondered what Google actually knows about you? Your Android phone tracks locations, records voice queries, logs every search, and builds an advertising profile — all with settings turned on by default. Here's how to claw back some of that privacy without throwing your phone out the window.
I keep seeing people call Telegram a 'secure' app and it drives me up the wall. Here's a Q&A breakdown of how Telegram and Signal actually stack up for Indian users — no fluff, no fanboying.
So you think Gmail's free because Google is generous? That inbox gets scanned, profiled, and monetized. Here's what actually changes when you move to encrypted email -- and how to do it without losing your mind.
Most password advice floating around Indian tech circles is recycled nonsense. Here's what actually works when you've got 80+ accounts, UPI apps, and Aadhaar-linked services to protect -- tested and priced for India.
Ever wonder why your uncle's WhatsApp profile photo ended up on a scam account asking his friends for money? Half a billion Indians use this app daily, and I'd bet most haven't touched a single privacy setting.
Most VPN advice for Indian users ignores the one thing that changed everything -- CERT-In's 2022 logging directive. Here's what actually matters when picking a VPN now, and the ten services I'd consider.
