Category Archives: Privacy

Google accused of tracking Incognito mode data, facing class action lawsuit

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Dave LeClair

Users who thought their data wasn’t tracked while private browsing are upset at Google for tracking them. Continue reading →

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Judge rules federal officials just checking your lock screen counts as a search

Posted on May 22, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The judge is basically saying that if federal investigators want to even power on your phone, they need a warrant. Continue reading →

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Xiaomi is updating its confusing browser privacy setting, again

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

A new Xiaomi browser update to address data collection concerns hasn’t quite gone to plan. Continue reading →

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Is selling your privacy for a cheaper phone really a good idea?

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Suzana Dalul

After Xiaomi’s recent misstep, it’s time to ask if a cheap phone is worth the price at the cost of your privacy. Continue reading →

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Incognito mode unmasked: What it does and what it doesn’t do

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Eric Zeman

Don’t be fooled into thinking Google incognito mode hides everything you do online. Continue reading →

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WeChat appears to be spying on foreigners’ chats to fuel censorship algorithm

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Dave LeClair

In a study, researchers found that WeChat is looking in on chats from foreigners without disclosing that it’s doing so. Continue reading →

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Should you switch to the Brave Web Browser?

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Gary Sims

Brave is a browser with a built-in ad blocker. It blocks all ads and bad cookies, so that you can surfer the web quicker. Continue reading →

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