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Two Years After Privacy Risks of Client-Side Scanning Paper Was Published, It’s Time for Governments to Move On

Updated on Feb 14, 2024 by Glyn Moody

Back in 2021, we wrote about an important preprint written by 13 of the world’s top security gurus, including Ross Anderson, Whitfield Diffie, Ronald L. Rivest, and Bruce Schneier. It…

Categories: General Privacy News

iPhone Security: How Safe Are iPhones?

Updated on Mar 12, 2024 by Elly Hancock

Do iPhones and security go hand in hand? Some would say so. Apple is known for its security-first approach, with a suite of features centered around protecting your data and…

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Federal Trade Commission Warns Data Brokers about the Uncontrolled Sale of Raw Location Data

Updated on Feb 7, 2024 by Glyn Moody

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about an important order from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It set minimum privacy requirements for biometric surveillance in commercial settings, and…

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Top Privacy and Productivity Browser Extensions for Chrome and Firefox

Updated on Feb 2, 2024 by Elly Hancock

Looking for an extra boost of privacy while you’re surfing the web? We don’t blame you. Almost every website you visit is spying on your data, including your search history,…

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How Massive Server-to-Server Data Transfers Represent a Hidden Threat to Privacy

Updated on Jan 31, 2024 by Glyn Moody

It's well known that we are routinely tracked whenever we use the internet. Most people also understand that the primary business model online is surveillance advertising, whereby huge quantities of…

Categories: General Privacy News, Online Privacy, Social Media, Surveillance

What Are VPN Apps & Why You Need Them

Updated on Mar 22, 2025 by Alyssa Navarrosa

The internet is an essential part of our lives, but being constantly connected makes retaining your privacy a challenge. Ever seen an ad encouraging you to download a VPN app…

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Chrome vs Safari Security Showdown: Which One Keeps You Safe in 2024?

Updated on Jan 29, 2024 by Elly Hancock

Let’s be honest, it doesn’t matter which browser you choose, pretty much all of them collect your data and leave your online security at risk in one way or another.…

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The Latest Instalment in the Privacy Battle between Max Schrems and Meta Just Dropped

Updated on Jan 19, 2024 by Glyn Moody

Last month we wrote about the latest development in a long-running saga to make Meta abide by the EU’s GDPR privacy law. It’s a vital battle for two reasons: first,…

Categories: General Privacy News, Governments, Online Privacy, Social Media

LAPD Plans to Build a Real-Time Crime Center

Updated on Jan 17, 2024 by Glyn Moody

We've previously warned that the rise of internet-connected doorbell cameras could give local police forces a powerful new surveillance tool. A follow-up article looked at the increasing number of partnerships…

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4 Reasons You Need a VPN for University

Updated on Apr 16, 2025 by Kyle Keegan

Using your university Wi-Fi network can be as perilous as navigating your freshman year. As if balancing your newfound freedom with your academic targets wasn’t challenging enough, you now have…

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