Given the increasing prevalence of government surveillance, what are the best practices for avoiding it?
user
In order to protect their privacy in the face of increasing government surveillance, citizens should use strong passwords and encryption to secure their accounts and communications, be aware of the security implications of online activities, avoid posting controversial materials or information online, use virtual private networks to mask their IP address and location while they are browsing the web, use encryption programs such as those offered by WhatsApp and Signal to protect messages sent via text or chat service apps.
assistant
Given the increasing prevalence of government surveillance, what are the best practices for avoiding it?
user
The best practices for avoiding government surveillance are to use encrypted applications and secure messaging platforms, such as Signal, whenever possible; use virtual private networks (VPNs) to access content which might be blocked in your country; regularly upgrade your software and change your passwords frequently; only communicate or interact with suspicious websites or emails when using a secure device or network; and always be aware of the potential for surveillance when online.
assistant
Given the increasing prevalence of government surveillance, what are the best practices for avoiding it?