Should I Share My Passwords With My Boyfriend? Digital Abuse
Summary
What are the risks and implications of sharing digital access with partners?
Introduction to Digital Entanglement:
The blend of personal and digital lives in relationships.
Potential risks of sharing digital access with partners.
Research Insights:
Study by Malwarebytes: Examining digital sharing behaviors in relationships.
Key findings:
High Rates of Sharing: 85% of people in relationships share personal account access; for Gen Z, it's 95%.
Pressure and Regret: 43% feel pressured to share logins; higher pressure experienced by Gen Z and Millennials.
Misuse and Abuse: Nearly 30% have faced harmful effects from digital sharing; higher rates among Gen Z and Millennials.
Perceived Invincibility: Many do not feel personally concerned about digital sharing risks.
Need for Support: 70% acknowledge needing support to navigate digital sharing.
Lessons Learned
Be Cautious with Sharing: Only share passwords with trusted individuals.
Right to Refuse: It's okay to say no to sharing passwords, regardless of the relationship duration. You can say "I'm not comfortable" or "Let me think about that" or simply, "No."
Teach Children: Educate children on the importance of not sharing passwords with friends.
Following Someone With an Air Tag is a Crime: Personal Story - Mandi shares an experience of being tracked by an Apple AirTag
Resources
EndTAB Website: endtab.org
EndTAB Instagram
Previous Episodes with Adam here and here plus my AirTag story
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