Imagine scrolling through a healthcare website, thinking your personal information is safe, when in reality, tech giants are secretly snooping on your every move.

In a digital world where privacy feels like a mythical concept, your health data is being traded faster than cryptocurrency during a tech boom. Investigations have revealed that state-run health exchanges are sending sensitive personal information to companies like LinkedIn, Google, and Snapchat without your explicit consent.

The Data Harvest

These tech companies install invisible “trackers” on websites that collect everything from your browser details to every single word you type into a form. It’s like having a digital stalker who knows more about you than your closest friends.

Protect Yourself

Fortunately, you’re not completely defenseless. Privacy experts recommend several strategies to shield your data from these corporate vultures:

• Switch to privacy-focused browsers like Brave or DuckDuckGo
• Install browser extensions like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin Lite
• Adjust browser settings to enhance tracking protection

What Doesn’t Work

Contrary to popular belief, using a VPN or browsing in “private” mode won’t protect you from these trackers. They’ll still collect your device information and browsing activity faster than you can say “data breach”.

Remember, in the digital age, your data is the new oil - and tech companies are drilling without your permission.