Sean O’Brien founder of Yale’s Privacy Lab.
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The founder of Yale’s Privacy Lab is worried by the coming age of surveillance...

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on January 14, 2020. Sean O’Brien later joined us as Principal Researcher to establish our new Digital...
An illustratoin of a smart watch with Google's logo on the face.
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Google’s adds Fitbit to its IoT-controlled dystopia

There have been mounting privacy concerns since Google took control of Fitbit last year in a 2.1 billion USD deal.
An illustration of an erasor wiping away the Google logo.
3 mins

3.2 million ‘right to be forgotten’ requests since 2014

The largest number of requests has been to remove a person’s professional information from search results—and they’re usually rejected.
A screenshot of the ExpressVPN app in dark mode.
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ExpressVPN adds dark mode to Chrome and Firefox browser extensions

We’re excited to introduce our newest feature for browser extensions: dark mode. You can now go to the dark side with the ExpressVPN!
An illustratoin of the Stars nd Stripes, but the Facebook F replaces all the stars.
4 mins

Governments are demanding user data from Facebook in record numbers

According to Facebook’s latest transparency report, government requests for user data reached their highest level ever in the first six months of 2019, numbering...
An illustration of the CN Tower, in Google colors.
5 mins

Google’s smart city project: A privacy hot button

The Quayside project in Toronto has courted more controversy than excitement. Is Google upfront about its intentions?
ExpressVPN and i2Coalition logos.
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ExpressVPN jointly launches industry initiative for internet safety

ExpressVPN, together with i2Coalition and four other VPN providers, launches the VPN Trust Initiative.
Scissors cutting through a cord.
4 mins

Cut the cord: We compare 8 live TV streaming services

The trend of ditching cable TV for online streaming services is in full force, and for good reason: It’s cheaper, more convenient, and gives...
An illustation of a phone with "e-signature" written on it in a cursive font.
4 mins

What is an e-signature, and how does it work?

Ever signed a job contract, leased an apartment, or got a loan online? You may have benefited from an e-signature app. Here are seven to try.
Bird's-eye view of a brain seen through military binocular vision.
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Tech that can spy on our brains is coming

Almost ten years ago, Facebook launched its facial recognition tool, which could identify people in photos uploaded onto the platform. Since then, we have...

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