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Digital Hygiene 🧼

Identity Theft: What is it and how to prevent it

Identity theft impacts millions of Americans every year. But what exactly is identity theft and how can you stop it? The internet can be a scary place. And it’s full of digital bad guys. Data hungry corporations, hackers, and scammers all pose a threat to our safety and privacy. And without proper protection, we leave […]

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Privacy 101 🧠

Personal Information Removal vs. Reputation Management

There’s a common misconception that personal information removal and reputation management are one in the same. Let’s take a closer look at what they have in common and what sets them apart. Maintaining your reputation is important. For many of us, maintaining our reputation online is nearly as important as maintaining it with those we […]

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Privacy 101 🧠

What is COPPA?

COPPA or the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule is designed to protect your kids while they use the internet. But what exactly is COPPA and how does it work? The internet can be a dangerous place. Especially for our children. And as the world becomes more and more digital, it’s even more important to protect […]

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Apps 📱 Data Breaches 🚨

Robinhood Stock App: Is it Safe?

Robinhood has made buying stocks easy and commonplace. But is the app a threat to your online safety and privacy? In 2020, the investment app, Robinhood, exploded in popularity. With a modern, easy-to-use interface, Robinhood has made investing in your favorite stocks simple and fun. As many users have put it, Robinhood makes investing feel […]

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Data Lab 🧪

Netflix Password Sharing

Netflix is one of the most popular entertainment platforms in the world. And many of us share our Netflix accounts with friends and family. Here’s why you should reconsider sharing your Netflix username and password in 2021: Digital entertainment is the norm in 2021. Video sharing platforms like YouTube and TikTok and the ever expanding […]

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Social Media 🤳🏼

Social Media Apps and Data Privacy

Social media apps are one of the biggest threats to data privacy on the web. Let’s examine how social media sites and apps handle your personal information. Social media is a big part of our lives. Many of us use multiple social media apps every single day. They provide us with endless information, entertainment, and […]

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Social Media 🤳🏼

Here’s Why You Should Delete Your Facebook Account

You’ve probably seen the news about yet another Facebook whistleblower. But why is it important? And should you delete your Facebook account? The recent news about Facebook’s reckless data practices has the public up in arms. But many of us have known about Facebook’s negligence for years. So for us, the Frances Haugen testimony isn’t […]

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Privacy 101 🧠

How Can You Protect Your Family on the Internet?

Nowadays, it seems more and more difficult to control the flow of your data on the web. Data brokers and hackers are hungry for your personal information. And unfortunately, they’re lurking around every digital corner. So, what can you do to protect yourself and your family while on the internet? We all value our personal […]

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Digital Hygiene 🧼

Remove Yourself From Data Broker Databases

Data brokers scour the internet for your personal information and sell it to the highest bidder. And because of this, they’re a serious threat to the safety of you and your family. So, how can you remove yourself from data broker databases and protect your privacy? Your data privacy is under constant attack while you […]