Which action is recommended to reduce digital risk for IPV survivors?

• A. Update privacy settings
• B. Use shared devices
• C. Provide safe devices
• D. Disable location sharing

Answer: (D)

Disabling location sharing directly reduces the digital risk by cutting off a trafficked path an abuser could use to pinpoint where someone is in real time. When location services are on, apps and devices can reveal exact whereabouts through check-ins, photos with geotags, and background data, making stalking or surprise contacts more feasible. Turning off location sharing limits this exposure, helping to prevent unwanted tracking and give the survivor more control over their safety in the digital realm. Practical steps include turning off location services on the phone, revoking location permissions for apps, disabling location sharing on social media and messaging apps, and removing location data from photos before sharing. Other measures, like updating privacy settings, can help in some areas but may still leave location data accessible in less obvious ways. Using shared devices is risky because it can grant others access to accounts and location history, while providing safe devices is helpful but incomplete if location sharing remains enabled.