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In recent years, there has been a rise in surveillance capitalism, a business model in which companies collect, use, and sell data about individuals in order to profit. The use of data can have a number of negative effects on individuals, including decreased privacy, decreased autonomy, and decreased trust.

There are a number of ways that individuals can protect their online privacy from surveillance capitalism.

First, individuals should be aware of the ways in which their data is being collected and used. This includes being aware of the types of data that is being collected, the purposes for which it is being used, and who is potentially able to access it.

Additionally, individuals should be aware of the cookies and trackers that are installed on their devices, and should be able to remove them if they do not want them collected.

Second, individuals should be aware of the ways in which their online activity is being monitored. This includes being aware of the types of tracking that is happening, the purposes for which it is happening, and who is responsible for it.

Additionally, individuals should be aware of the ways in which they can secure their online activity, including using privacy-protecting tools such as encryption and blocking cookies and trackers.

Lastly, individuals should be aware of the ways in which their privacy could be compromised. This includes being aware of the ways in which their data could be stolen, the ways in which their online activity could be exposed, and the ways in which their privacy could be compromised.

If an individual feels that their privacy has been compromised, they should take action to protect it, including filing a complaint with the appropriate authorities.