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Google announces new security and privacy improvements at Google I/O

It's encouraging that Google is recognizing that users care about privacy. However, user data is still ultimately a product being sold to advertisers.

16 May 2022 min read

More transparency from developers is coming to the Google Play Store

It’s still wise to stay vigilant when you are downloading new apps from the Google Play Store.

2 May 2022 min read

The Google Play Store isn't always safe — here's what you need to know

Taking a minute or two to ask a few questions about an application before downloading it can greatly reduce your chances of downloading a malicious app.

30 Mar 2022 min read

What’s new with NFTs in 2022?

We’re here to provide a basic recap on what NFTs are and to catch you up to speed on related updates in 2022.

21 Feb 2022 min read

The rise of the privacy industry

Gaining insight into how industries are investing into privacy using data from the Diffbot Knowledge Graph

9 Feb 2022 min read

What's the deal with Google Topics?

At first glance, this initiative seems like a win for privacy advocates. But how will things pan out over time?

1 Feb 2022 min read

Privacy policies are hard to read

Taking a look at some of the best and worst privacy policies in terms of overall readability

26 Jan 2022 min read

Dare to dream: A new way to advertise online

It will take time and determination to force change in data collection practices — nevertheless, it's an issue worth fighting for

24 Jan 2022 min read

How does your location affect your online privacy?

Each country and region has its own notion of online privacy and approach to structuring a privacy policy

5 Jan 2022 min read

Has the surveillance technology industry found another powerful ally?

Surveillance and spying is not only taking place against enemies of the respective governments, but on citizens as well

9 Dec 2021 min read

Everything you need to know about cookies

A guide to internet cookies and how you can control them

25 Nov 2021 min read

What does Facebook's facial recognition shutdown mean for its users?

Facebook’s motivation for this decision remains unclear, but it's expected that this will result in the deletion of biometric data of over 1 billion people

8 Nov 2021 min read