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Why is Facebook fighting Apple’s App Store ‘privacy labels’?
This post was originally published on December 22, 2020. Whenever large tech corporations position themselves as champions for privacy, there’s always plenty of room for skepticism. But Apple’s in...
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New AI tech bodes ill for identity theft, scams, and propaganda
What happens when AI and machine learning evolve beyond the uncanny valley? How will we know what is real and what isn’t? Developments in AI and machine learning have progressed forward in leaps and...
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Why more apps should integrate Tor
Tor is most known for its anonymous browser. The Tor browser is built on Firefox and customized to defend against the most common forms of tracking as well as malicious code on the sites you visit. Al...
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Why hospitals are getting more cyber attacks
This post was originally published on December 14, 2020. Over the course of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has eroded privacy, digital security, and digital freedoms around the world. And in recent month...
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Tips for avoiding scams during the holiday shopping season
The holiday season is here, and in the age of Covid-19, many of us are resorting to online shopping. E-commerce spending is likely to rise sharply from last year. But that also means hackers and scamm...
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2021 Gift Guide: Best cybersecurity gifts for privacy protection
This post was originally published on December 11, 2020. In the whirlwind season of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and general holiday shopping mayhem, it can be hard to resist the ridiculous sav...
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The antitrust case against Google might be good for your privacy
NOTE: This post was originally published on December 7, 2020 In October, the U.S. Department of Justice launched an antitrust suit against Google, the first one of its kind since the landmark ruling a...
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Delete these now: The worst apps for privacy in 2020
As we reach the finish line for 2020, we suggest a New Year’s resolution of paring down your mobile apps. Every app you download carries privacy risks, which vary greatly depending on each app maker...
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Biometric data collection around the world
In recent years, biometrics have increasingly played a key role in the governance and operation of our daily lives. Biometrics falls under two main categories, physiological and behavioral, and includ...
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With a new bill, Canada could get very tough on data privacy
Canada is the latest country to introduce a series of data privacy laws making it easier for users to gain control of their data from companies and request their data be deleted. If passed, the Consum...
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