Printable information card: 5 Ways to Safeguard Your Mobile Device

This information card highlights a few tips for protecting your mobile device.

It is downloadable so it can be reproduced.

However, you can also request copies by emailing us at publications@priv.gc.ca.

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Mobile devices can hold huge amounts of personal information.

Here are 5 ways to safeguard against loss, theft or threats, such as viruses and spyware:

• Change default or factory passwords.
• Avoid public hotspots for sensitive transactions.
• Use automatic lock features, requiring a password, swipe pattern or PIN to open the device.
• Only download apps from trusted sources.
• Keep your devices, software and apps up-to-date.

To learn more about privacy and mobile devices, visit priv.gc.ca/mobile-devices