Digital privacy becomes especially crucial when youβre living under the same roof or if your spouse has access to shared accounts, passwords, or cloud drives.
π‘οΈ Why Digital Security Matters During Divorce
** Your emails, photos, messages, and documents could be monitored or misused.
** Shared accounts (Netflix, Amazon, banking, email) can be used to track your activity.
** Personal information may be altered or deleted from your devices or cloud.
** Important legal or financial conversations could be intercepted or leaked.
** In extreme cases, spyware or keyloggers may be installed on your phone or laptop.
π Essential Digital Safety Checklist
1. Change Passwords Immediately
π Email accounts (Gmail, Outlook)
π Banking apps & UPI IDs (Paytm, PhonePe, GPay)
π Social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
π Cloud services (Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox)
π Online shopping (Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra)
2. Set Up 2-Factor Authentication
π Add your personal number and email only.
π Avoid using a joint or family member's phone for verification codes.
3. Review App & Device Access
π Go to your Google or Apple account settings to remove access from unknown devices.
π Revoke shared folder permissions on Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud.
π Save chats, call logs, legal communication, and photos in a private folder or encrypted USB drive.
π Use trusted apps to store confidential notes (e.g., Notion, Evernote with password lock).
π Shift legal and personal communication to encrypted apps like Signal or WhatsApp.
π Avoid arguing over SMS or email β anything written may be presented in court.
π Turn off live location on WhatsApp, Google Maps, and other social apps.
π Set strong device passwords or biometric locks.
π Unlink your account from shared family computers or tablets.