As new technologies continually integrate themselves deeper into the lives of average consumers, these users increasingly benefit from the enhanced productivity and convenience that these technologies offer. That being said, knowing how to leverage these technologies in a way that optimizes personal privacy isn’t always intuitive for the average person. In honor of Data Privacy Day, here are five simple ways that everyday users can help keep their private data private. 1. Use messaging tools that support end-to-end encryption Messaging tools like Signal, WhatsApp, Viber, and Line use end-to-end encryption to privately send messages from user to user. This encryption inhibits external individuals and organizations such as internet service providers, government bodies, and malicious hackers from accessing or tampering with private conversations; only the people engaged in communication can read the messages. Some of these tools come with additional functionality to help boost privacy further, such as giving users the.