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Stay informed on the latest developments in privacy, security, and digital rights. We cover breaking stories, policy changes, major breaches, and industry updates—explaining what’s happening and why it matters for your online safety.

Email Receipts Are Tracking You

Email Receipts Are Tracking You

Digital receipts aren’t just proof of purchase. Many include hidden tracking that links your buying behavior to long-term profiles. This guide explains how receipt tracking works—and how to limit it without losing access.

KOSA and Age Verification: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

KOSA and Age Verification: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

KOSA doesn’t mandate age verification—but it all but guarantees more data collection. This deep dive explains how S.1748 incentivizes surveillance, threatens anonymity, and why the real privacy risks aren’t in the fine print but in compliance behavior.

Data Sovereignty Starts at Home

Data Sovereignty Starts at Home

Governments are rethinking data sovereignty as reliance on foreign tech becomes risky. This guide explains what data sovereignty really means—and how individuals can apply the same principles to their own digital lives.

Surveillance Pricing Explained

Surveillance Pricing Explained

Surveillance pricing uses personal data to charge different people different prices. This guide explains how it works, why it threatens privacy, and what consumers can do about it.

The Future of Backups

The Future of Backups

AI and automation are transforming how we back up data — but the real revolution may come from immutable storage, where files can’t be changed or deleted. Here’s how the next generation of backups could redefine privacy, resilience, and trust in digital storage.