The Internet improves lives by bringing quality entertainment content, shopping opportunities, and chances to connect with friends and family both near and far. However, in order to gain some of these benefits that the Internet has to offer, some websites may try to get you to sacrifice your privacy in exchange for some of these […]
The new ePrivacy Directive – making life after GDPR tougher?
If you’ve been preparing for the introduction of the GDPR by reviewing the information that’s already publicly available, you may have noticed that a large part of the framework relates to the PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations). PECR covers specific rights that individuals have with regards to electronic communications (marketing calls, cookies, emails, etc.) but […]
What You Need To Know About Apps And Stolen Privacy
A lot of people nowadays are mindlessly downloading apps they find to be interesting online. Most of them download for games, camera features, calendar reminders, fitness apps, and sometimes even for financial planning. A lot of apps allure users to use them and take advantage of users’ naivete to their advantage. Rumors spread out before […]
The Kelsey Smith Act — Does it Endanger Digital Privacy?
What is the current attitude on digital privacy? We joke about it nowadays: Your cell phone is a snitch — a spy in your pocket. Data from your phone can be used in extensive surveillance by government agencies. Our expectation for privacy on mobile devices is practically non-existent. The fourth amendment provides constitutional protection against […]
Do We Care About Digital Privacy?
Image source Can you put a price on digital privacy? Some internet providers do. Last week, news broke that AT&T and Comcast are considering new options for customers who want greater digital privacy. By default, internet subscribers have their online habits analyzed so that they can be targeted with personalized advertising. Targeted ads are generated […]
U.S. Senator Expresses Concern Over Pokemon Go’s Privacy Policy
The world has gone mad for Niantic Labs’ Pokemon Go interactive augmented reality game. The number of mobile device users who are taking to the streets looking for Pokemon characters is quickly reaching into millions across the world. With all the publicity the game is receiving, some of it may be unwanted publicity. The game […]
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