Google’s tracking cookies are going away. Is that good?
Google claims that FloC, its new alternative to tracking cookies, will raise privacy. We take a look at whether that’s the case.
10 times Facebook violated your privacy
To say that Facebook has a less-than-stellar reputation for privacy is understating it. Here are some major instances where the company didn’t guard your data.
Facebook wearables are coming. Would you want them?
If you thought Facebook knew too much about you, wait till it launches hardware products like fitness trackers, smart glasses, and neural wristbands.
What is a digital footprint and how can I manage it?
What you do online reveals a lot about you to the world. Take back your privacy by limiting and obscuring your digital footprint.
Digital vaccination passports are here
Some countries will require proof that you’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19 before letting you travel or go to public places. Will privacy be sacrificed?
Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal scams: How to stay safe
Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal are popular payment methods. Here’s how to stay protected from scams while using them.
How to tell if your webcam has been hacked
Six ways to know if someone is watching you with your laptop’s camera.
Data ethics: When your public images are used for profit
If you post a picture or personal information publicly online, companies (or anyone else) could use it to build a database without your consent. Is it legal—and ethical?
Contact-tracing apps: A privacy paradox
Contact tracing apps have defied privacy norms, but are they a necessary evil for fighting Covid-19? Here are examples from all around the world.
How your car data can be used against you
Our cars are online, and the data collected can be used by law enforcement. Do we need more data privacy when it comes to our vehicles?
