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John Oliver on Data Brokers: How Your Personal Data Is Bought and Sold

Data brokers are companies that collect, aggregate, and sell personal information about people to businesses and, in some cases, third parties. Unlike platforms that primarily s...

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Signal the Escape Members: Who They Are and What They Do

Signal the Escape is a focused initiative within the Signal Foundation dedicated to helping at-risk individuals and journalists safely leave environments of digital surveillance...

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How much is the Facebook settlement per user?

The short answer is that eligible users typically received between about $10 and $35 in past settlement programs related to Facebook data practices, but the exact amount depends...

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The Unknown Number Who Was It: A Verified Explanation

When an unknown number appears on your caller ID or in a message, the immediate question is: who was it? This evergreen explainer outlines what an unknown number typically means...

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Can Alexa Hear Everything You Say?

Alexa devices are designed to respond only when they recognize a wake word, and most of the time they are not sending audio to the cloud. Here is how the system actually works,...

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Prince Harry Privacy: Rights, Laws, and Protection Strategies

Prince Harry privacy concerns span legal rights, media practices, and personal security in both the United Kingdom and the United States. This evergreen explainer outlines how p...

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