There's another option, which few are able to implement. Sign off entirely. Stop using the digital Machine. Humans lived this way for all but the most recent wink of an eye. Many humans still do. Think of the monastics on Mt Athos.

When I first saw the title, I thought the author was going to discuss truly taking the red pill. I was disappointed to read just another '10 things you can do to increase your privacy' piece.

You're not going far enough.