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The same data and gadgets shared amongst loved ones can just as easily be misused to carry out abuse [File]
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Your romantic partner or a close family member asks you to share your smartphone PIN or email password with them. Would you do it?<\/p>\n
For many Indians, exchanging personal information and security credentials is nothing out of the ordinary. For example, adults routinely manage their elderly parents\u2019 finances online. Parents often use trackers or adult-managed apps to supervise their children\u2019s phone use and ensure their safety. Couples might be operating a common social media channel from separate devices. Family members living together are likely to share phones, computers\/laptops, cars, streaming app passwords, mobile\/internet service plans, and access to smart devices.<\/p>\n
However, the same data and gadgets shared amongst loved ones can just as easily be misused to carry out abuse.<\/p>\n
For example, an adult controlling their elderly parents\u2019 finances can steal their savings or damage their credit score. Or: a parent can track even their adult children via their devices in order to stalk them or isolate them from friends. Or: a romantic partner can misuse a shared social media app to control their partners\u2019 posts or even share content that hurts the other person. Or: an abusive family member can cut off access to smart home devices (lights, refrigerators, heaters, etc.) and WiFi in order to exert control over their partner and children.<\/p>\n