Recent Articles About Data Security

Netflix knows what you watch, when you watch it, and who's watching with you. Now Texas is suing over what the streaming giant allegedly did with that data.

NHS England gave a U.S. surveillance contractor unlimited access to your identifiable health records. Here's who they handed it to, and what you can do about it.

The Canvas hack exposed 275 million student and teacher records. Instructure paid the ransom, but that's no guarantee the data is gone for good.

Utah's new age verification law holds websites liable for visitors using VPNs, and the compliance problem it creates affects every privacy-conscious internet user, not just people in Utah.

A lawsuit against JetBlue and a Maryland grocery store ban have put surveillance pricing back in the headlines. Here's how companies use your data to set personalized prices and what you can do about it.

New U.K. age verification law designed for kids could end up forcing millions of adults to hand over ID, facial scans, or other personal data online.

PrivacyHawk finds and removes your personal info from data broker sites and provides a $5 million identity theft insurance policy. Learn about our experience testing the app.

Find out which public data brokers and people search sites have your personal data with this free data exposure scan, and then learn how to get your data removed.

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults to understand public opinion on CBP’s proposed social-media disclosure mandate and the broader debate over privacy and digital oversight.

Is Incogni the best choice for data removal in 2026? Our hands-on review breaks down the value behind the subscription and lets you know when Incogni is worth it.

Learn how to protect your privacy by masking your real email address.

No one wants their email address leaked in a data breach or their info used for unwanted marketing. These email services will ensure your content remains yours.

Whether you want to opt out once or make your privacy permanent, here’s how to get your information off FastPeopleSearch.

The FTC just warned Amazon, Meta, TikTok, and a dozen other platforms: comply with the Take It Down Act by May 19 or face civil penalties. Digital rights groups say the law's vague language makes that deadline dangerous for everyone.

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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.

Incogni beats Aura because it's a more comprehensive data removal service, but Aura has its own strengths when it comes to ID theft protection.