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Delete social media: A guide to digital detox

Deleting your social media is one of the best ways to clear your personal information from the internet. By the way, if the phrase “delete social media” gives you pangs of withdrawal, perhaps a digital detox will be a good thing! Social media is everywhere. Over half the world uses it! The platforms are a […]

How To Remove Your Name From Google Search: Quick Guide!

If you’ve ever wondered how to remove your name from Google searches, you’re not alone. You can’t remove everything but you can try. Here’s how. You can’t completely remove your name from Google searches but you can take steps to reduce the number of times it shows up in search results. Here’s what you need […]

Follow these 10 privacy advocates on Twitter right now

There are many interesting and admirable privacy advocates on Twitter — too many to list here! Here are 10 to follow right now. Data privacy continues to dominate mainstream news, with privacy advocates worldwide stepping up their efforts to rebalance data privacy in favor of consumers over corporations. From the constant barrage of the latest […]

Checklist: How to protect your family privacy when adding new devices at home

You’re buying all of these smart devices for yourself and your kids. But is your family’s privacy protected and your data safe from hackers? Here’s how to protect your family privacy when connecting new devices to your home network.  One of the defining features of the holiday season is shiny new technology. But the onus […]

Safe holiday shopping tips: How to keep your data secure online

Shopping online is very convenient but also very risky. Use these tips to keep your data secure online, no matter where you shop. With COVID still raging in the United States, shoppers are understandably getting more of their shopping done online this year compared to pre-COVID holiday seasons. Unfortunately, more online shopping means more exposure […]

How To Remove Your Personal Information From The Internet: Free Guide

Wondering How It Works? Here’s your guide on how to remove personal information from the internet for free! Get Your Privacy Back: How to Remove Personal Information from the Internet Your personal details are dangerously exposed online. Data brokers traffic billions of data points daily – including your name, address, age, and more. This creates […]

How To Know If Someone Is Using Your Social Security Number?

One of the most dangerous forms of identity theft is a stolen SSN. But how do you know if someone is using your Social Security number? Here are a few telltale signs. Your SSN is the key to your identity. And that’s why it’s so vulnerable: if a hacker gets ahold of it, they’re able […]

Here’s how to create a strong password (Hint: avoid the obvious)

Difficult, hard-to-guess passwords are the most effective way to protect your online privacy. Here’s how to create a strong password that’s not catnip to hackers. Yet, many among us have no idea how to create a strong password. We look around and come up with good passwords that aren’t great…they’re actually easy to guess and […]

The best privacy apps for iOS

It’s hard to feel safe online and offline.  There’s little privacy with so much collecting and selling of personal information. The best privacy apps for iOS make that digital life a bit more secure. The best privacy apps for iOS protect your personal data and make you less vulnerable to data breaches. And since Apple […]

Smart home hacked? Do these 7 things right now

Smart home hacked? It’s fairly common and can lead to some frightening encounters. Here’s what you need to do right away if your smart home has been hacked!