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Link tax: How countries are forcing Big Tech to pay for the news
This post was originally published on February 25, 2021. In the latest tug-of-war between Big Tech companies and regulatory powers, Australia has successfully pushed Facebook and Google into signing d...
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How to survive an internet shutdown
Internet freedoms have been declining for a decade now, according to reports by Freedom House. Internet shutdowns in particular have been one strategy that we’ve seen frequently in recent years. Wi...
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Splinternet: From one internet to multiple webs
Much of the internet you see depends on where you are. While some countries allow virtually unfettered access to all that the internet has to provide, more often than not you’ll find countries that ...
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Protect your text messages with a password now
Your text messaging apps might be the most private part of your phone, housing years of conversations you’ve had with family, friends, colleagues, and more. Keep them extra safe by adding a password...
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Your school is tracking your online activity—here’s what to do about it
In a single tectonic shift, the Covid-19 pandemic pushed schooling and education online to adjust to lockdowns and social-distancing measures. Zoom classes have become the norm, and schools have been ...
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14 cybersecurity resolutions to stay private in 2023
With the new year almost upon us, it’s time to sit down and draw up a few New Year’s resolutions. You might want to hit the (home) gym more, check a few travel goals off your list (even if they ma...
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5 things to do in isolation, whatever your holiday mood
This post was originally published on December 23, 2020. The winter days feel particularly dark this year, with travel restrictions discouraging visits to family and friends over the holiday season. B...
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2021 Gift Guide: Best cybersecurity gifts for privacy protection
This post was originally published on December 11, 2020. In the whirlwind season of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and general holiday shopping mayhem, it can be hard to resist the ridiculous sav...
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With a new bill, Canada could get very tough on data privacy
Canada is the latest country to introduce a series of data privacy laws making it easier for users to gain control of their data from companies and request their data be deleted. If passed, the Consum...
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Canada’s version of the NSA is just as bad
When you think of surveillance agencies that spy on your online activity, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is probably not the first one that comes to mind. That might change, as new documents obtain...
