In a series of 21 posts on this blog, we'll examine how privacy rights -- essential civil liberties -- have been completely lost in the transition to digital. The erosion…
Dear Private Internet Access users, Today, we are happy to announce that London Trust Media, the creators of Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN, has acquired Cypherpunk VPN (www.cypherpunk.com). The Cypherpunk…
Last month we wrote about Cambridge Analytica, and how its micro-targeting may have had a significant influence on the US election and Brexit. A new article in Fast Company reveals…
In the last post, I recalled that the only thing that matter whether data collection is taking place is whether it's technically possible, and that if you carry an electronic…
As Quartz revealed, Google has been tracking your location since the start of 2017. At this point, the story should not be about why Google did this, but why, with…
Net Neutrality is a huge topic, again. But it's important to realize that Net Neutrality is mostly being discussed in the United States -- not because it is ahead, but…
Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube are currently blocked in Pakistan. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) also ordered that all news channels be taken off-air.…
We write quite a lot about China here on Privacy Online News. Sadly, that's generally because China is in the vanguard when it comes to bad things happening to privacy.…
American internet users are facing a dire situation: The FCC has officially started its net neutrality repeal. The FCC's move would end strong net neutrality protections and additionally stop states from…
Last week, Privacy News Online reported on a worrying trend of increased surveillance in the workplace. This kind of spying includes capturing every keystroke workers make. The practice is regarded…