privacy issues

Question

how to get assured privacy on browser, facing lots of issues pertaining to it

Answer 1

You cannot have "assured privacy" on a browser. There are many steps you can take to manage your privacy, but it's simply not possible to assure that you have privacy.

Was there a particular issue that you had in mind?

Answer 2

Hi SadiqS-9558,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A forum. Thank you for reaching out and raising the concern about privacy is when browsing online.

In addition to Q&A Assist's answer, here are some built-in privacy features that you can try to make Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 as secure and private as possible:

1 - Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services

• Enable Tracking prevention for maximum protection, select Strict to block most trackers and limit personalized ads.
• Go to Privacy and enable “Send Do Not Track requests” for additional control.
• Clear Browsing Data: Configure Edge to automatically clear history, cookies, and cache when you close the browser.

2 - In Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Security

• Microsoft Defender SmartScreen: Turn this on to block phishing and malicious sites.
• Enhanced Security Mode: Activate this for stricter site isolation and reduced attack surface.
• Automatic HTTPS: Ensure all sites switch to HTTPS for secure connections.
• Use secure DNS and Microsoft Edge Secure Network can be good options to protect you from online trackers.

You can also consider InPrivate Browsing: Use InPrivate windows to prevent saving browsing history, cookies, and site data.

I look forward to receiving your update. Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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Answer 3

To ensure privacy while using a browser like Microsoft Edge, you can take several steps:

1. Use Profiles: Microsoft Edge allows you to create separate profiles, which helps keep your browsing data independent. This means your personal favorites and history won’t mix with your work account if you set them up in different profiles. You can easily switch between profiles without needing passwords.
2. InPrivate Browsing: Utilize InPrivate browsing mode, which does not save browsing history, cookies, or site data. While using InPrivate, Microsoft does not collect information about the websites you visit for product improvement purposes. However, be aware that your school, workplace, or internet service provider may still see your activity.
3. Guest Mode: If you need to browse on another user's device, consider using Guest mode. It creates a temporary profile that does not save any browsing data after the session ends.
4. Secure DNS: Enable Secure DNS in Edge settings. This feature performs DNS lookups over HTTPS, protecting them from eavesdropping or modification by attackers. You can select a specific secure DNS provider in the settings.
5. Manage Passwords: Microsoft Edge offers password management features that can enhance your privacy. You can enable authentication before autofilling passwords, adding an extra layer of security to your saved credentials.

By implementing these features and settings, you can enhance your privacy while browsing with Microsoft Edge.

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References:

• User data and privacy in Microsoft Edge
• Profiles
• InPrivate browsing
• Secure DNS
• Microsoft Edge password manager security