Recent Articles About Online Privacy

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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.

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Incogni vs. Aura 2025: Robust Data Removal vs. Full Identity Theft Protection

We’ve tested both. When it comes to data removal, Incogni scans 7x the data brokers Aura does. But Aura offers much more, including complete identity theft protection.

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Is Google’s Dark Web Monitoring Enough? [Tested]

We tested Google’s free dark web monitoring service to see what it does and if Google One’s dark web report was enough to protect our personal data. Here’s what we found.

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Deactivate or Delete Facebook to Help Prevent Identity Theft, Here’s How

If you decide it’s time to move away from Facebook, here’s how to delete your data so you don’t leave yourself open to scams, spam, and even identity theft.

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Is Bluesky Safe? As Its Popularity Rises, so Do Bluesky Scams (June 2025)

Bluesky offers social media users more control over their data and feeds than X or Facebook, but its lackluster verification and rapid growth have left it open to scammers.

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Ready To Delete X (Formerly Twitter)? Here’s How

There are plenty of reasons why you may want to delete your X (formerly Twitter) account. Follow our step-by-step instructions to make sure all your data is really gone.

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True People Search Removal: How To Remove Your Personal Info and Prevent Identity Theft

Data broker sites like True People Search collect your public info and put it online for anyone to find. Learn how to delete your info and reclaim your data privacy.

Norton Privacy Monitor 2025: Is It Worth the Money?

If you’re looking for a standout data removal service, you may want to look elsewhere.

What Is Data Broker Removal? (And How To Opt Out)

Data broker removal is the process of deleting your personal information from data brokers so you can enjoy enhanced online privacy. We demystify data brokers and explain how you can opt out to take control of your online data.