Congress is about to take away your internet privacy—here’s how to fight back
Your web browsing history is on the line.
On Mar 27, 2017 by Ben Dickson
The Senate just voted to roll back your internet privacy
Republicans voted to nix rules that prevent ISPs from selling information about their customers’ browsing habits.
On Mar 23, 2017 by Dell Cameron
Soon, you’ll be able to share your location with friends through Google Maps
You can share your location for 15 minutes to three days with your contacts.
On Mar 23, 2017 by Christina Bonnington
Keep your privacy intact with these sleek webcam covers
Don’t let your devices creep on you.
On Mar 16, 2017 by The Daily Dot Bazaar
Who is Dan Coats, Trump’s pick to be America’s top spy?
Dan Coats will be in charge of 16 U.S. intelligence agencies. How will he tackle the job?
On Mar 15, 2017 by Amrita Khalid
Your internet provider wants Congress to take away your privacy protections
‘Big Cable’ is lobbying Congress to make money off your data—and they might get away with it.
On Mar 11, 2017 by Laura Moy
Congress may overturn Obama-era privacy rules for internet providers
Republicans say the rules are hurting internet providers’ bottom lines.
On Mar 9, 2017 by Amrita Khalid
FBI director says encryption blocked police access to 1,200 devices
The FBI has long argued in favor of weakening consumer encryption to give law enforcement access.
On Mar 8, 2017 by Dell Cameron
Amazon formally declines police warrant for Alexa recordings
A matter of protecting our First Amendment.
On Feb 24, 2017 by Phillip Tracy
This site shows you all of someone’s public information on Facebook
Stalkscan will make you rethink what you share.
On Feb 17, 2017 by Phillip Tracy
New bill forces police to obtain warrant for ‘Stingray’ phone surveillance
H.R. 1601 would significantly curtail the warrantless use of cell-site simulators.
On Feb 17, 2017 by Dell Cameron
Comcast and other internet providers may soon be able to sell your web history
The FCC’s new broadband privacy rules could be undone via the Congressional Review Act.
On Feb 16, 2017 by John-Michael Bond
Going rogue in the digital age
I have something to hide. More than a few things, actually. Everyone does—including you. Here’s how to do it online.
On Feb 9, 2017 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
How I created a new digital identity—and you can too
Even the most privacy conscious leave digital breadcrumbs back to their identity. Here’s how to keep your online trail clean.
Vizio to pay $2.2 million after tracking user’s TV habits
It gathered ‘highly specific’ data from 11 million smart TVs.
On Feb 6, 2017 by Christina Bonnington
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