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With every advancement in technology comes outcry from civil libertarians and privacy advocates claiming that this will be the end of privacy as we know it. There was an outcry in the 1990s about Caller ID and its privacy implications. In today’s world, Caller ID is a completely trivial feature built-in to our incredibly advanced smartphones. According… The post The Secret War on Privacy appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

In June 2018 California passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The act requires large companies that collect data from more than 50,000 individuals per year, and that have more than $25 million in annual revenue, to adhere to stricter user privacy standards. The law gives people more rights when it comes to knowing how… The post All US States Need Privacy Laws Like California Consumer Privacy Act appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

One of the first steps to making people care about their privacy is explaining just how little privacy they actually have. While someone may be fine with letting a website view their IP address, if they knew the full extent of how websites tracked them, they may be more skeptical. “I’m Not a Criminal, So… The post Why Do You Need Privacy? appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

If you’re using Google as your only search engine, it’s time for you to search for a new search engine. You, like most people, have probably developed quite the Google habit over the years. It’s been the most commonly used search engine for nearly 20 years. While Google may seem to work extremely well for… The post 10 Reasons Why You Should Search For an Alternative Search Engine To Google appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Apple is widely regarded as a tech company that actually cares about privacy for people using its devices. However, using an iPhone over an Android device doesn’t guarantee you better privacy protection. One feature that concerns us from a privacy standpoint is the location suggestion feature. While Apple protects that location data with your pass code, FaceID… The post Your iPhone Has a List of Every Location You’ve Visited appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Incognito Mode in Google Chrome, despite its name, isn’t really “incognito” at all. The Independent published this article on Tuesday explaining that “incognito” misleads users into thinking their data is protected. What Does Incognito Mode Do? Using Incognito Mode, Chrome won’t save the following information: Your browsing history Cookies and site data Information entered in… The post Chrome’s Incognito Mode Isn’t Private, So What’s the Point? appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Free and open source tools are the most trusted and respected privacy tools available. Since anyone can view the source code behind them, these tools are held to a higher standard than private and paid, for-profit options. Contents: File & Network Encryption Ad Blockers Private Browsers Free Private Email Services Password Managers Spyware Removal Legality… The post Best Free Privacy Software appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

When it comes to making secure products, privacy must be encompassed in the entire design. Privacy will be lacking if it is an after-thought and is looked at as a feature, rather than part of the product. What Does Privacy by Design Mean? Privacy by Design is an approach taken when creating new technologies and systems. It is… The post 7 Principles of Privacy By Design appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Brave is a free and open-source internet browser based on Chromium. Because Brave uses a Chromium platform, it could be a good choice for Chrome users looking to switch to a more private browser. It has built-in ad and tracker blocking which makes browsing with this already speedy browser even faster. How Does Brave Work?… The post Brave Browser Review appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

A vast majority of websites use tracking data from their users to improve their sites, and to better market to their customers. As a result, the internet can feel like a giant data magnet. If you take these steps, you will at least have some sense of privacy and security while you’re using the internet.… The post How To Browse Anonymously appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

If you have certain files that contain sensitive information, one way to keep the contents private is to lock the folder with a password. If you store financial or health records on your computer, it’s a good idea to use some sort of additional security to keep these private. How To Password Protect a Folder… The post How To Password Protect A Folder appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

If you use the internet at all, you’re likely aware of the data breaches that effect millions of people every year. People are more willing than ever to share details about their personal lives on the internet, which is just one factor contributing to the frequency of these hacks and data breaches. In 2019 and… The post 6 Trends To Watch Out for In Privacy and Cybersecurity appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Popular websites and internet companies, like Amazon, Netflix and Facebook, use collaborative filtering to make recommendations to users about what they may be interested in. Collaborative filtering is what lets Amazon recommend other products, Netflix recommend new shows or movies, and how Facebook determines which posts you see in your News Feed. What is Collaborative Filtering?… The post Why Collaborative Filtering Is Putting You In a Bubble appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

A correctly implemented security certificate, like an SSL or TLS certificate is what makes your website secure. It will protect the data that is transmitted from your visitor’s computer to your website and back. We’re explaining the best way to implement HTTPS security on your website. Step 1: Host With Dedicated IP Address To use… The post How To Install a Free SSL Certificate On Your Website appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .