If you pay for internet data on your mobile phone, your phone company also acts as the Internet Service Provider for that device. Whether you use 3G, 4G, or 5G, your internet traffic must pass through your phone company’s gateway serve…
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DuckDuckGo rolls out Global Privacy Control by default
The privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has enabled Global Privacy Control (GPC) on its mobile apps and browser extensions by default. The move improves user privacy by ensuring their browser always informs visited websites that t…
Privacy fears as Indian city scans women's expressions
Experts have raised privacy concerns after Indian authorities announced proposals to roll our facial recognition cameras designed to track women’s facial expressions for signs of harassment. The police will introduce the overreaching …
What is data retention and why should you care?
Governments all over the world are hugely interested in tracking what citizens do online. This kind of digital surveillance allows the authorities to gain unprecedented levels of information about their citizens – even if those p…
Privacy concerns raised over Israel's sharing of patient data with Pfizer
Privacy experts are raising the alarm following the Israeli government’s decision to share COVID-19 vaccine patient data with Pfizer. The data-sharing program, which has been agreed as part of a fast track plan to get the entire popul…
What is Differential Privacy?
Differential privacy is a definition used to describe various methods and techniques for analyzing data sets and extrapolating aggregated results, without directly affecting the privacy of any specific individuals contained within the …
5 Best Free Data Recovery Software in 2021
If you need to recover data from a device or hard drive, you may wonder what the best tool for the job is. The good news is that there are some free data recovery tools available for download that can help you recover your data if you …
Could Capitol riots be used as an excuse to weaken Encrypted messaging Apps in the US?
Following last week’s disturbing scenes – in which pro-Trump protesters and far-right extremists descended on Capitol Hill with the support of the President and several members of Congress – Amazon has opted to ban the well…
The ultimate guide Wi-Fi security – Tips for staying secure on WiFi networks
Whether you are setting up and using your home Wi-Fi, or regularly connecting to public Wi-Fi hotspots, there are certain important security considerations that you should know. In this guide, we will walk you through every single Wi-F…
10 best VPNs for iPlayer that work in February 2021 | Unblock and watch iPlayer abroad
If you’re an ex-pat living abroad and missing your home comforts, or just a fan of British TV, a VPN for BBC iPlayer could be the perfect online tool for you. With a VPN, you can stream BBC iPlayer outside of the UK – and setting…