As more and more of our lives becomes fully integrated with technology and internet connected tools, privacy becomes more important and more controversial. It’s important to consider the privacy implications of using certain tools, and deciding if it does enough to keep your data private. There have been a number of high profile data breaches…

One of the best ways to protect your privacy on the internet is to stay up-to-date on the most current threats and vulnerabilities. These privacy researchers, writers and experts all share some of the most complete and in-depth analysis on internet privacy and security issues. Ivan Diego Meseguer Ivan Meseguer is the EU Projects Director…

When it comes to privacy on the internet, people often push back against the biggest innovators and advancements because of the bad wrap they get on privacy issues. Machine learning is no exception. It worries people that their data will be processed with enough complexity to predict their future behavior. Current State of Privacy in…

There are some crazy numbers behind the internet and the security and privacy measures that people take to protect their data. As people share more information with internet companies and websites, there is more and more data to protect. In 2017, there were 16.7 million victims of identity fraud. People are developing fairly complete online…

Internet privacy tools are all focused on keeping some aspect of your data private from some person or group. Knowing who or what you are keeping your information private from will help improve the effectiveness of your privacy measures. Privacy From Other Users on Your Devices If you share a computer or other device with your wife, husband, or…

It’s easy to say that you want more privacy or that you wish you had more control over your data, but what can you actually do? Donate To Advocacy Groups You can help promote privacy by supporting these advocacy groups. These groups are focused on giving people more rights and control over their private information…

The internet is divided between privacy advocates and the tools they use, and the “mainstream” internet which diminishes the idea of privacy. Unfortunately it’s the privacy “violators” who are using people’s data to become more powerful and to make huge amounts of money. The advocacy groups are still spreading their messages and fighting back against…

Privacy and big data are two competing forces on the internet. Data collection and monetization are crushing any push-back from privacy advocates or anyone concerned about sharing their information. The internet itself is not created to be private, although we believe its the responsibility of the companies that operate online to protect their users’ information…

Privacy tools, any software or internet tool used to protect user privacy, have to have their best privacy by default. This isn’t always the case. There are too many tools that make big privacy claims, but for users to get that privacy, they need to change settings to get the highest level of privacy. Many tools…

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…

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…

Privacy matters. Even if you think you have nothing to hide, it’s in your best interest to make your privacy a priority. Most people don’t discuss privacy on the internet with their friends. “More than three-quarters of adult internet users (78 percent) are concerned about their privacy while using the internet, and more than 8…