PTA Tells Users to Enable This Setting on Phones

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued guidelines to smartphone, tablet, and computer users, urging them to enable location tracking services like Find My iPhone and Google Find My Device. These services can assist in recovering lost or stolen devices.

In addition to location services, the PTA advises securing devices with strong passwords or biometric authentication, such as fingerprints and facial recognition. Regularly installing the latest software updates and security patches is also recommended.

Users are encouraged to back up essential data, including documents, photos, and contacts, to secure cloud services or external storage. Parents are specifically advised to utilize built-in parental control features to monitor and limit children's screen time, restrict access to applications, and prevent exposure to inappropriate content.

To safeguard personal information, the PTA recommends removing all data from a device before selling, donating, or handing it over for repairs. A factory reset can help ensure that personal data remains inaccessible after the device is no longer in the user's possession.