Kalleigh Lane
Kalleigh Lane is the Managing Editor of All About Cookies, where she leads editorial strategy and sets quality standards for AAC's full content library. With seven years of professional editing experience across cybersecurity, tech, and finance, she oversees everything from product testing methodology and onboarding to editorial integrity and emerging verticals like video and social.
At AAC, Kalleigh has authored and edited more than 300 articles spanning data privacy, VPNs, antivirus software, ad blockers, identity theft protection, and password managers. She developed testing guidelines for every product category on the site, designed the star rating system used to evaluate and rank products, and established the quarterly retesting process to keep AAC's recommendations current and repeatable.
She has personally tested all types of products on the site, with extra emphasis on VPNs, ad blockers, and parental controls on Android and PC, and has shaped AAC's approach to translating complex regulatory frameworks — from GDPR to CCPA — into clear, actionable guidance for everyday readers.
Before joining AAC, Kalleigh developed the VPN rankings vertical at moneyGenius.ca from the ground up, building the category's editorial framework and evaluation criteria. Her approach to product evaluation is informed by a technical foundation that goes beyond editorial: she has completed college-level coursework in computer science and has hands-on experience building and configuring her own systems — a context that sharpens how she assesses the performance and protection claims security products make.
Kalleigh holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Mount Allison University and a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Toronto. She has been quoted by CTV News, The Globe and Mail, Winnipeg Free Press, and WCOS TV, and regularly follows the FTC and EFF to stay current on the regulatory and advocacy landscape shaping digital privacy.
When she's not building spreadsheets, you'll find Kalleigh gaming or listening to BTS with her husband and cats on the East Coast of Canada.
- CTV News
- The Globe and Mail
- Winnipeg Free Press
- Data Security
- Online Privacy
- Social Media
- Cookies
- GDPR/CCPA
- Antivirus
- Ad Blockers
- Parental Controls
- VPNs
- Master of Arts in English Literature from University of Toronto
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Mount Allison University
- Mac or PC: PC
- Android or iPhone: Android
Kalleigh's Latest Articles
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How to Turn Off Notifications on Android: 5 Ways to Silence Alerts
Phone constantly buzzing? Here’s how to silence notifications on your Android device.
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How To Trick Your YouTube TV Location (2026 Guide)
Change your Home Area, force a playback area update, or get past YouTube TV's location verification, plus what to do when you're locked out of your local channels.
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Social Media in the Workplace: 1 Out of 3 Prefer Not To Connect With Co-workers on Social Media
All About Cookies surveyed 1,500 people to find out how they feel about connecting with their co-workers on social media.
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The Most Popular Rom-Com in Each State (And Where to Stream It) [2026]
We found out which romantic comedy is most popular in every state in the country. Is your favorite on the list?
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Iolo Antivirus Review 2026: Is It More Than Just Tune-Up Software?
Iolo antivirus features haven’t been widely tested, but the iolo PC tune-up kit is well-known and trusted.
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How to Cancel Your ExpressVPN Subscription In Four Steps
A step-by-step guide on how to cancel your ExpressVPN subscription, including information on refunds, alternatives, and FAQs.
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72% of Twitter Users Say $8 a Month is Too Expensive for Verification. Has Musk Messed Up?
Survey reveals Americans don’t think a pay-for-verification plan will lead to a better Twitter, but remain optimistic about Twitter’s future under Musk.
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[Survey] How Many Parents Favor a TikTok Ban?
All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 parents to find out how they feel about social media and the internet’s impact on their children, data privacy, and more.
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You'll Need a College Education to Read the Terms of Service for These Social Media Sites
All About Cookies evaluated the Terms of Service of 10 popular social media sites to find which are the hardest and easiest to read, which are the longest and shortest, and more.
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What Is CCPA? California Privacy Laws and How They Protect Consumers
Find out how California privacy laws protect consumers and what businesses must do to comply.
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Norton Antivirus Review 2026: Is Norton 360 Good?
Norton 360 earned our top rating for all-in-one protection. Here's how it performed in our testing.
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Cookie Compliance Laws Explained: How To Write a Website Cookie Policy in 2026
If your website uses cookies, you may be legally required to tell visitors — and get their consent. Here's how compliance works around the world.
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How Do Cookies Provide Personalized Content?
Personalized cookies remember your preferences to tailor your browsing experience. Here's how they work, how they differ from tracking cookies, and how to turn them off.
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What Is a Web Server? How It Delivers Websites, Explained
A web server is the software and hardware that stores a website's files and delivers them to your browser. Here's how it works, what software runs it, and how it's different from web hosting.
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How To Protect Your PC From Viruses and Malware
Learn how to avoid infecting your computer with malware with these online safety habits.
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How To Protect Your Computer From Viruses
Don't risk infecting your computer with viruses, worms, or Trojans. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Privacy Issues for Computer Cookies
Cookies themselves are harmless. Privacy concerns come into play with how they are used.
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Types of Computer Cookies: First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
Learn about the two main types of computer cookies, first-party and third-party cookies. One aims to help improve your web browsing experience, while the other is for tracking and targeted advertising.
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How To Detect Malware on Your Computer
Think your computer has a case of malware? Here's how to know for sure — and what to do about it.
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What Is Network Protocol? Unveiling the Digital Code
Explore the core of digital communication as we decode network protocols, their types, and their indispensable role in cybersecurity.
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How to Write a Website Privacy Policy
To comply with data privacy laws, your website likely needs clear privacy and cookie policies. Learn how to write a comprehensive and effective privacy policy for your website.