Recent Articles About Online Privacy

AI and Work Statistics: AI Adoption On the Rise Among Workers, Job Seekers

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults to find out how many have incorporated artificial intelligence into their current jobs, searches for new jobs, and more.

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How To Protect Yourself From Government Spying in 2025

It’s not a conspiracy theory — the U.S. government does conduct mass surveillance of its citizens. Learn how to tell if you’re being spied on and how to protect your data privacy.

TSA and Border Agents Can Search Your Phone, But What Are Your Rights?

Concerned about your digital privacy when entering the U.S.? With increased device searches, it’s important to know your rights before agreeing to or refusing a search.

What Is Android System SafetyCore, and Why You Should Delete It

Android System SafetyCore was installed on Android 9+ devices without user consent, so here’s what it is and how you can get rid of this invasive app.

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How To Delete Your 23andMe Data Before It’s Sold

23andMe is selling its assets after declaring bankruptcy, but you can delete your data before it goes to the highest bidder.

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Over TikTok? Here’s How To Delete Your TikTok Data, Not Just the App [2025 Guide]

If you’re ready to delete TikTok, make sure you protect your privacy by knowing how to delete your account and all your data instead of just abandoning the app.

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Signal vs. Telegram: Security vs. Convenience

We’ve tested messaging apps and think Signal and Telegram are better alternatives to Messenger and WhatsApp. Overall, Signal is more secure, while Telegram offers convenience.

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Is the Signal App Safe? We Test the Security of This Top Messaging App

With no ties to Big Tech, Signal is our favorite secure messaging app. We tested the WhatsApp alternative to see if the hype about Signal’s security is true.

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Is DeepSeek Safer Than ChatGPT? The Answer May Surprise You

Chinese-owned DeepSeek hit the global market in Jan 2025, offering more for less than its American counterpart, ChatGPT. But is it a better AI service for your data security?

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Ready to Delete Your RedNote App? We Show You How [2025 Guide]

If you were part of the TikTok exodus to RedNote or are just concerned about your data privacy, we can show you how to translate RedNote and permanently delete the app.

The Best Period Tracking Apps for Data Privacy in 2025

Period tracking apps have a complicated history of sharing your data, but there are some options that may be safer than others.

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Trying To Dodge DOGE? What To Know To Protect Your Privacy

Shoddy data handling and an embarrassing website hack have many skeptical of DOGE’s ability to keep our info safe, but there are steps you can take to improve your data security.