A new study by the data deletion service Incogni reveals an interesting contradiction: people who say they have "nothing to hide" are more likely to secretly monitor others' devices. The survey, which included 1,517 U.S. adults, found that 42 percent of those who claimed to have "nothing to hide" admitted to peeking at someone else's phone or laptop screen in public. This is significantly higher than the 27 percent of people who said they have something to hide and still engage in such behavior. Among different generations, Generation Z was most likely to snoop on others' screens, with 49 percent admitting to the behavior. Millennials followed closely at 43 percent, while Baby Boomers were the least likely, with only 14 percent engaging in such activity. The study also found that 41 percent of the "nothing to hide" group have looked at their partner's smartphone without permission, and 35 percent have done the same with a family member's phone. These numbers are higher than those among people who said they have something to hide—29 percent and 17 percent, respectively. Interestingly, about half of the participants said they wouldn't be bothered if a close friend or partner checked their device. However, 60 percent said they would refuse any amount of money to let a stranger access their devices. This suggests that while people may be more open to trusted individuals viewing their personal information, they still strongly value their privacy when it comes to strangers. The study highlights a key point: even those who claim to have "nothing to hide" may still care deeply about their privacy. Some take steps to protect it, such as covering device cameras or limiting personal information online. The research stresses that having nothing to hide does not give people the right to snoop on others' devices. Everyone has a right to privacy, and this should not be linked to feelings of guilt or judgment. To help improve smartphone privacy, the study recommends several practical steps. These include performing regular security checks, enabling lock screens with PINs or biometric authentication, using screen protectors that reduce viewing angles, keeping devices updated, removing unused apps, checking device settings for unnecessary permissions, and running anti-malware scans. These measures can help individuals better protect their personal information and maintain their right to privacy.