Category Archives: Privacy

How to delete a Whatsapp account

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Ryan Haines

WhatsApp’s new privacy policy isn’t popular and users are making the switch. Here’s how to join them and delete WhatsApp. Continue reading →

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WhatsApp in damage control mode after privacy policy backlash

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Adamya Sharma

WhatsApp wants to reassure users that their private messages are safe. Continue reading →

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Telegram’s location sharing isn’t as private as you might like

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Jon Fingas

An attacker could determine where you are using the right tools. Continue reading →

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Googlers in 2018 were just as confused by their privacy settings as you were

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Google says its data gathering has improved since. Continue reading →

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TikTok tracked Android user data despite Google privacy protections

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Jon Fingas

The practice ended in November, but the news still comes at the worst possible time. Continue reading →

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Would you pay for an ad-free search engine?

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Search engines and web services track our every digital move. But what if there was an ad-free alternative? Continue reading →

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IRS tried (unsuccessfully) to use smartphone location data to find tax criminals

Posted on June 19, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

After a year of paying to obtain location data, the IRS canceled its partnership due to a lack of success. Continue reading →

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Eufy Security Video Doorbell review: The private option (1-day sale: $163.99)

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Eric Zeman

Eufy has a unique pitch for its video doorbell: privacy. Storing the video locally means you keep ownership of the data. Continue reading →

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Joe Rogan uses Brave browser — Here are 5 reasons you might want to start, too

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Jimmy Westenberg

Podcaster and host Joe Rogan revealed he uses the privacy-focused Brave browser. Do you use Brave browser? Continue reading →

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Poll: What privacy measures do you take with your phone?

Posted on June 4, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Our smartphone privacy is becoming a very hot topic, but how seriously are you taking it? Continue reading →

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