Inventory Online Accounts
2-3 hoursList all online accounts using email search, password manager audit, and haveibeenpwned.com breach check.
Field context
This workflow is part of 5 niche fields
Data privacy audit guide for reviewing app permissions, password hygiene, account security, data broker opt-outs, and personal information exposure online.
List all online accounts using email search, password manager audit, and haveibeenpwned.com breach check.
Deploy password manager, generate unique 16+ character passwords for every account, and delete reused passwords.
Activate 2FA (preferably hardware key or authenticator app) on email, banking, social media, and cloud storage.
Review privacy settings on social media, opt out of data broker sites, and request deletion from unused services.
Enable credit monitoring, configure breach alerts, and schedule quarterly privacy reviews.
Budget for password manager and credit monitoring subscriptions. · Budget for data broker opt-out services.
Compare password manager and hardware key prices.
Calculate cost per account secured during audit.
Secure highest-risk accounts first — compromise of these causes cascading damage.
| Tier | Account Types | Required Protection | Time to Secure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical | Email, banking, password manager | Unique password + hardware 2FA | 30 min |
| High | Social media, cloud storage, work | Unique password + authenticator 2FA | 1 hour |
| Medium | Shopping, streaming, utilities | Unique password + SMS 2FA | 1 hour |
| Low | Forums, newsletters, trials | Unique password or delete account | 2 hours |
Compromised email resets all other passwords — secure email first with hardware 2FA.
Credential stuffing attacks use breached passwords on other sites — 65% of people reuse passwords.
Many credit cards include free FICO monitoring — check before paying for services.
Calendar a quarterly check of new accounts, breach alerts, and password manager health report.