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Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are considered one of the best approaches for protecting your online privacy. And if you don’t know much about the term VPN, then you’ve come to the right place. Here, you will get to know everything about VPNs, how they work and what are the best VPN options available. So,… The post VPN Reviews [Updated 2019] appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

One of the themes of Black Mirror is the frightening ways technology is affecting our lives. Black Mirror appears to be set in some dystopian future, however many of the issues the characters face are exaggerated versions of current privacy and technology issues. Netflix released Bandersnatch, an interactive episode related to Black Mirror, and then… The post Black Mirror Illustrates The Importance of Digital Privacy appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

The innovation that allows you to talk to a stubby gadget sitting on your counter in order to hear your favorite song, get a recipe for meatloaf, or purchase any number of products has become practically mainstream through things like the Alexa virtual assistant from Amazon. This example of the Internet of Things (IoT) just… The post How to Solve IoT Security Issues appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

The internet seems a young person's world. After all, the people under 30 grew up with this constant sense of connection. For people who came to the internet later in life, the recommended security and privacy measures that have become as natural as "don't talk to strangers" may not only seem like a foreign language,… The post Online Privacy Tips for Older Internet Users appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Facebook was established in 2004. Today, 2.27 billion individuals use the social network each month. Facebook is supposed to protect the personal information of these users. The bad news is Facebook has a lengthy history of security failings and data breaches. During the last thirteen years, the personal data of two billion users has been… The post The History of Facebook’s Privacy Problem appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

If you're "searching" for something on the internet, there's a good chance that you're using Google. Google has created an ecosystem to collect people's information, and their product line continues to expand. This expansion is just leading to more touch points with their users to collect their data. There are private alternatives to almost every… The post How To Remove Google From Your Life – Alternatives to Google appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Hello Search Encrypt users, In the past few weeks, we've been inundated with complaints related to Search Encrypt's Firefox Add-on. Many of you were affected by issues with our Firefox Add-on beginning a few weeks ago. Users may have noticed that their Add-on was suddenly disabled or was no longer working as expected. We first… The post Our Sincere Apologies To Search Encrypt Users on Mozilla Firefox appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Privacy advocates have become more concerned with how “big tech” companies (i.e. Google, Facebook and Amazon) gather and use data from people using their products. However, these companies have maintained their massive user bases and have mostly continued their concerning data practices. Trusting Big Data Companies Is Risky Companies that rely on big data to make money… The post Why Do People Trust “Big Tech”? appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

As more and more of our lives becomes fully integrated with technology and internet connected tools, privacy becomes more important and more controversial. It's important to consider the privacy implications of using certain tools, and deciding if it does enough to keep your data private. There have been a number of high profile data breaches… The post 16 Quotes About Tech Privacy That’ll Make You Think appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

One of the best ways to protect your privacy on the internet is to stay up-to-date on the most current threats and vulnerabilities. These privacy researchers, writers and experts all share some of the most complete and in-depth analysis on internet privacy and security issues. Ivan Diego Meseguer Ivan Meseguer is the EU Projects Director… The post 15 Online Privacy Experts You Should Know appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

Amazon has developed a reputation for delivering some of the lowest prices for all types of products, and one of the best delivery systems in the world. Part of what makes this possible is Amazon's extensive use of people's data. We're taking a look at which information Amazon collects and how it collects that information.… The post Combing Through Amazon’s Privacy Policy appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .

When it comes to privacy on the internet, people often push back against the biggest innovators and advancements because of the bad wrap they get on privacy issues. Machine learning is no exception. It worries people that their data will be processed with enough complexity to predict their future behavior. Current State of Privacy in… The post Are Privacy and Machine Learning Compatible? appeared first on Search Encrypt Blog .