Part 3: Locking Down Your Devices
Once your accounts are secure, it’s time to protect your devices. This step may involve some inconvenience—but it is essential.
Take the following actions:
- Remove yourself from family plans and shared accounts
- Disconnect from shared:
- Photo streams
- Calendars
- Data services
- Disable GPS and location sharing
- Review app privacy settings and turn off tracking
- Ensure map apps are not sharing your location
- Turn off Bluetooth when not in use
Check your apps carefully:
- Remove any apps you don’t recognize or use
- Look for unusual spikes in data or battery usage, which may signal spyware
Check for physical tracking:
- Inspect your vehicle:
- Under the car
- Inside the glove compartment
- Under seats
Important: If you find a tracking device, use caution. Removing it may alert or provoke the abuser. Make sure you have a safety plan in place first.
