Table of Contents: Ad & Tracker Blockers Browser Extensions & Add-Ons Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Private Browsers Private Email Services Private & Encrypted Messaging Private Search Engines Web Proxy File Encryption Software Decentralized, Private Social Networks Other Privacy Tools Ad & Tracker Blockers We’ve combined ad and tracker blockers because their functionalities are basically…
Everyone uses computers, smartphones, and other internet-connected devices. It’s easy to feel like the information you receive from these devices only flows in one direction. If you search for something on Google or look at your friend’s profile on Facebook it feels like you’re the one getting information. BUT…Information flows just as much from you…
Contents: What Is Privacy? Who Is Collecting Information About You? What Exactly Are They Collecting? How Long Will Your Information Be Stored? Who Is It Shared With? Can You Opt Out? Can We Control Our Information? How Is Your Information Used Against You? Daniel Solove’s 10 Reasons Why Privacy Matters How To Stay More Private…
Bruce Schneier on Security Risks in the Hyper-Connected Era Bruce Schneier (Link to Schneier’s Security Blog) explains how we can best use the internet to fit our needs without falling victim to its lack of security. He shares why its so difficult to find security in a world where “everything is a computer”. Most software…
Email plays a vital role in how we communicate online. If you’ve decided to make privacy a priority by using alternatives to mainstream products on the internet, your email is another weak link you could likely improve on. Generally private email services use encryption to keep the contents of your emails hidden from anyone besides…
New technologies are constantly improving our lives and adding convenience and efficiency for users. However, these improvements are accompanied by widespread invasions into our privacy. Technology is constantly changing, but the laws surrounding it are lagging behind. The laws that were reasonable in the 1990s no longer fit the way people use the internet and…
There are too many tools and services available that protect your information on the internet to say that finding a level of privacy is anyone’s responsibility but your own. It’s easy to complain about how websites are tracking you and serving you specifically targeted ads, but this is mostly your own fault. You Give Every…
If 2018 taught us anything, it’s that even the biggest companies can fall victim to data breaches or other privacy and security vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, when it’s your data being stolen or lost, you’re the victim, not the company. We’ve put together this list of tools you can use in the new year to help keep your private…
Use a VPN Based Outside of 14 Eyes Countries VPNs hide your identity by routing your connections through multiple servers, in multiple locations. The most effective way to use a VPN is by installing the VPN client on your devices. There are some VPNs that are installed as browser extensions, but since they only effect…
Today is the 12th annual Data Privacy Day. The goal of Data Privacy Day is to share the latest issues in consumer privacy and educate people on the importance of protecting their information. Data Privacy Day was first recognized in 2007 as the European Data Protection Day by the Council of Europe. Then in January…
These organizations are making big impacts on the internet, especially around privacy and security. We believe there is a pathway to a better internet, one that puts user experience and privacy first. Each of these organizations is advocating for digital rights and for policy that supports privacy and security for everyone. These unique groups provide…
VPNs are one of the best tools for protecting your privacy on the internet. Rather than communicating directly between your computer and the sites you visit, VPNs first direct your network requests through a number of “virtual” networks to obfuscate your personal information. There are literally thousands of choices when it comes to VPNs. We’re…
