Category Archives: Privacy

Googlers in 2018 were just as confused by their privacy settings as you were

Google says its data gathering has improved since. Continue reading

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TikTok tracked Android user data despite Google privacy protections

The practice ended in November, but the news still comes at the worst possible time. Continue reading

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Would you pay for an ad-free search engine?

Search engines and web services track our every digital move. But what if there was an ad-free alternative? Continue reading

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IRS tried (unsuccessfully) to use smartphone location data to find tax criminals

After a year of paying to obtain location data, the IRS canceled its partnership due to a lack of success. Continue reading

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Eufy Security Video Doorbell review: The private option (1-day sale: $163.99)

Eufy has a unique pitch for its video doorbell: privacy. Storing the video locally means you keep ownership of the data. Continue reading

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Joe Rogan uses Brave browser — Here are 5 reasons you might want to start, too

Podcaster and host Joe Rogan revealed he uses the privacy-focused Brave browser. Do you use Brave browser? Continue reading

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Poll: What privacy measures do you take with your phone?

Our smartphone privacy is becoming a very hot topic, but how seriously are you taking it? Continue reading

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Google accused of tracking Incognito mode data, facing class action lawsuit

Users who thought their data wasn’t tracked while private browsing are upset at Google for tracking them. Continue reading

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Judge rules federal officials just checking your lock screen counts as a search

The judge is basically saying that if federal investigators want to even power on your phone, they need a warrant. Continue reading

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Xiaomi is updating its confusing browser privacy setting, again

A new Xiaomi browser update to address data collection concerns hasn’t quite gone to plan. Continue reading

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Is selling your privacy for a cheaper phone really a good idea?

After Xiaomi’s recent misstep, it’s time to ask if a cheap phone is worth the price at the cost of your privacy. Continue reading

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Incognito mode unmasked: What it does and what it doesn’t do

Don’t be fooled into thinking Google incognito mode hides everything you do online. Continue reading

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WeChat appears to be spying on foreigners’ chats to fuel censorship algorithm

In a study, researchers found that WeChat is looking in on chats from foreigners without disclosing that it’s doing so. Continue reading

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Should you switch to the Brave Web Browser?

Brave is a browser with a built-in ad blocker. It blocks all ads and bad cookies, so that you can surfer the web quicker. Continue reading

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