This topic from last week looks helpful to those trying to fly under the ever increasing surveillance radar. 
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/11/12/snowden_guide_to_practical_privacy/ If you're just an average user concerned about your privacy
    Use Tor when browsing. 
    Use an ad-blocker. 
    Use a password manager. 
    Use two-factor authentication.
    Use apps that protect your information. 
    Use the HTTPS Everywhere browser plug-in.
    Encrypt your hard drive.
    Be smart with your security questions.
I have truncated the information shown here so go read the Register article for a much more informative set of suggestions, most are pretty much common sense but as always stay vigilant and try to minimise your privacy exposure on whatever platforms you utilise online.