Google’s new Timeline feature is a terrifying reminder to turn your location off right now
This may sound like paranoia, but some of us have learned the hard way that it’s the only way to stay alive.
On Jul 28, 2015 by S.E. Smith
Prevent companies from tracking you through your typing behavior with a Chrome extension
If you’re worried about companies building a typing behavior profile of you, this is the extension to install.
On Jul 28, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Security experts pressure Obama to veto CISA, a cybersecurity bill
‘We urge you to again defend privacy and civil liberties.’
On Jul 28, 2015 by Eric Geller
Privacy groups ramp up fight against CISA with… fax machines?
Out with the new, in with the old.
On Jul 27, 2015 by Eric Geller
Your butt-dialed calls are even less private than you might think
Hold on to your butts.
On Jul 24, 2015 by Dell Cameron
Facebook just lost a key battle over search warrants
New York court ruling means Internet companies can’t fight warrants on users’ behalf.
On Jul 22, 2015 by Eric Geller
Google Maps invites you to trace and track your every move
Let Google remind you where you’ve been.
On Jul 22, 2015 by Selena Larson
Liberal senators ask the FCC for tighter privacy rules
They’re disturbed by ISPs’ vague privacy rules.
U.K. court strikes down sweeping government surveillance law
It’s a big win for privacy, but the fight is not yet over.
On Jul 17, 2015 by Eric Geller
New Senate bill would limit data-gathering on schoolchildren
Kids in public schools: do they deserve privacy?
On Jul 16, 2015 by Eric Geller
Google accidentally leaked its ‘right to be forgotten’ data
Less than 5 percent of requests relate to public figures.
On Jul 14, 2015 by Dell Cameron
The U.S. government wants your help figuring out drone regulations
Don’t say you were never asked for your opinion.
On Jul 13, 2015 by Eric Geller
The rise of the new Crypto War
The U.S. government wants to stop terrorists and criminals from ‘going dark.’ But at what cost?
On Jul 10, 2015 by Eric Geller
Twitter, Facebook, Google may soon be forced to report terrorist activity
The intelligence community stands to gain a lot, but tech companies may not be thrilled.
On Jul 9, 2015 by Eric Geller
FBI director wants countries to work together to ban strong encryption
U.S. efforts to weaken encryption are already getting help in the U.K.
On Jul 8, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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