Before giving someone your phone, consider these important things in other to protect your personal information. I am going to talk about five of them.
Mobile phones are your personal properties which we carry it everywhere go to. It contains our personal information such as pictures, messages and sometimes banking apps which gives us access to your bank accounts.
Considering all these information on your phones, you may feel reluctant when giving your phone out.
1. Personal information
Phones hold a lot of sensitive information. Before giving your phone to someone, ask yourself: are there private messages, emails, or documents you wouldn’t want others to see? If yes, consider clearing them or moving them to a secure folder.
Mobile phones are used to store sensitive informations in our lives so when given your phone out ask yourself questions. Do I have private messages or emails in my inbox ?, considering moving the said messages and emails to a secure folder.
2. Social Media Accounts
Social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram stay logged in once you open them so before handing over your phone to someone consider logging out. People can access your accounts once they get your phone even to the extent of posting something on Facebook, Instagram or X (Formally Twitter) in your name.
3. Financial Apps and Details
If you have banking apps, mobile money, or shopping apps saved with payment information, they can be easily manipulated. To avoid accidental or purposeful transactions, make sure to log out or hide these apps.
4. Access to photos and Media
We usually store personal photos and videos on our smartphones. Some may be too private to disclose. Before lending your phone, make sure your gallery is locked, or transfer confidential files to a hidden album or cloud storage.
5. Damage Or Loss
Phones are expensive and sensitive. Consider the possibility of damage or perhaps losing the gadget. If the person is not careful, they may wind up with a cracked screen or worse. Always certain that the individual you lend it to is reliable and trustworthy.
It is acceptable to lend your phone to someone, but proceed with caution. Take a few minutes to safeguard vital information for your personal safety.
