What I Learned About Privacy Laws in the US
US privacy laws in the world are improving constantly, but online privacy is still in its infancy. Despite the new legislation, Federal laws remain vague and State leaders have taken…
Kristin Hassel
Kristin Hassel is an Information Systems Specialist and writer. Passionate about helping users of all experience levels find, utilize, and manage software solutions, she’s experienced in a wide range of cybersecurity topics and strives to educate people about the importance of online security.
Posts by kristinh:
How to Stay Safe When Shopping Online
We’ve all been there, especially during the holidays. You see a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, it’s from a retailer you’ve not seen before, and it seems too good…
Behind the Scenes Exclusive: PIA’s 50 Servers in 50 States Campaign
On July 4th this year, Private Internet Access joined the US in celebrating a momentous occasion. It was Independence Day, of course, but also the day we deployed server locations…
What Is Data Anonymization and Is It Effective?
Techies and non-techies alike are interested in staying safe online, and who can blame us now that our devices are glued to us 24/7? We use them for everything from…
How We Made the Best Split Tunneling for Our VPN
Imagine being able to stream your local Netflix library while rerouting the rest of your traffic through a server halfway across the world. Most VPNs force you to route everything through…
Fog Makes Police Surveillance Easier and Cheaper — But at What Cost to Your Privacy?
Law enforcement agencies across the US can now track potential suspects and witnesses, without setting off alarm bells, using Fog Reveal. This cheap and effective software from Fog Data Science…
The Patriot Act: Surveillance Before & After 9/11
The events of 9/11 shook the world, and rightly so — the devastation left US citizens stricken with fear. We were willing to do anything to protect ourselves and our…
How to Find Hidden Cameras in Your Airbnb (Different Types of Spy Cams)
Is someone watching you in your vacation rental? It’s a scary thought, but the ready availability of cheap and inconspicuous surveillance equipment means you’re probably not being paranoid if you…
Understanding and Celebrating Financial Awareness Day
August 14th is fast approaching, which means it’s almost time to celebrate Financial Awareness Day. Check your 401k, watch that budget, and read on to learn why we celebrate being…
Private Internet Access Now Has 50 Servers in 50 US States
While legislators play catch-up with cybercrime, Private Internet Access is helping Americans take matters into their own hands with our 50 Servers in 50 States campaign. We now offer physical…