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Introduction to Digital Privacy: Why It Matters In today's digital age, it's easy to overlook the importance of digital privacy. With the rise of social media, online banking, and e-commerce, our personal data is being collected, stored, and shared at an unprecedented rate. However, poor digital privacy practices can have severe consequences, including identity theft, financial loss, and reputation damage. In this article, we'll explore the real-life consequences of poor digi

Digital literacy refers to the ability to use digital technology, such as computers, smartphones, and the internet, to access, evaluate, and create information. This skill is crucial in helping individuals navigate the online world safely and effectively. Understanding Digital Literacy Digital literacy is not just about being able to use a computer or smartphone; it's about understanding how to use these tools to access and evaluate information, as well as create and share co

The Current State of Affairs It's easy to be overwhelmed by the threats to privacy rights nowadays; Chat Control in Europe, CBDCs, hackers, a new data breach every week. But there is good news! People continue to innovate, and the number of great privacy-enabling projects, companies, and products grows every day. In this article, we'll explore the emerging technologies that are enhancing online privacy, from financial transactions to social media and chat platforms. We'll dis

A threat model is simply your personal privacy plan. That plan will determine what apps you use, what communications methods, what kinds of payment, even how you connect to the internet. And it extends beyond your digital life as well. Remember, there is no perfect privacy. And every choice comes with tradeoffs. If you use Linux, you will gain some privacy over using Windows. But you lose the option of using some proprietary software. If you use a VPN, some sites may block yo

This poor guy lost a toe to Big Tech. Your digital footprint is all the data you leave behind on the internet, intentionally or not. It's nigh impossible to avoid leaving some data, but you can minimize or obscure it. Websites you visit may collect it, your browser may share it, or malicious nerds may actively try to intercept it. He's not so bad. There are tools available (see some of my favorites here ) that will limit how much data is leaked, but you may be able to adjust

VPN One of the most common privacy holes is your IP (internet protocol) address. If a bad guy can see all the data coming from one unique address, he can build a pretty good identity profile of the user and probably pick up some sensitive information. I put VPNs at the top of the list because they can anonymize almost all the data coming from your device. Connecting to a Virtual Private Network means that all the data your device sends over the internet is routed through a pr

Privacy is the ability to choose how much, where, and when your information is shared. It is a right, and like other rights, you must take action in order to protect it. With the internet, and technology in general, being aware of a few things can go a long way toward securing your privacy. Don’t announce private information publicly. This may seem obvious, but posting about yourself on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or X should be considered as risky as shouting