Privacy

Numerous laws in the U.S. cover Internet, data security, and privacy in the United States, with the 1974 Privacy Act (link is external) arguably being the foundation for it all. The Privacy Act passed to establish control over the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information by agencies in the executive branch of the U.S. government.

You might be tempted to sign up for a free VPN service. But are free VPNs safe to use? Learn more.

Help protect your browsing activity while using your Mac computer with a VPN. Learn how a VPN provides privacy while you browse and helps keep your information safe when using public Wi-Fi.

Your new Mac computer or iOS update means it’s a good time to think about security and privacy. Here’s how.

Help keep your browsing activity private by using a VPN on your Windows PC. Learn what a VPN is and how it helps to keep your information safe and private, especially when using public Wi-Fi.

If you’re like most people, you don’t read the Terms of Service when you get a new app or buy a new device. That’s a big mistake, because a lot of apps on the market that are less-than-ideal, known as “grayware,” count on you allowing them access to your information.

Social media accounts are powerful tools in the wrong hands. Weve recently seen hackers take over the Twitter accounts of media outlets and large corporations, using them for anything from basic spam...

Protect your browsing data, personal information and privacy with a virtual private network (VPN) for your desktop computer. Learn how a VPN encrypts your browsing data and keeps your computer’s IP address private.

Malware isn’t just for laptops and desktops. In fact, it can be a lot easier for malware to end up on your mobile phone or tablet than your computer.

VPNs are legal to use in many countries, but you should understand what may be legal and illegal while using a VPN.

Technology opens our lives up in ways that weren't possible even less than a decade ago.

Privacy relates to any rights you have to control your personal information. Security refers to how your personal information is protected. Some people regard privacy and security as pretty much the same thing, but they aren’t the same, and knowing how they differ may help you to protect yourself in an increasingly connected world.

Travel used to mean getting away from it all. Public Wi-Fi and mobile devices now keep us connected 24x7. But unsecured public Wi-Fi is risky. Learn how to stay safer on public Wi-Fi while traveling.

Here are some of the benefits you may be missing out on even if you’ve already got a VPN service.

Can cybercriminals spy on you through your webcam? Here’s why you should cover it up.

Take steps to boost your privacy online. Here’s what to do and why it’s important.

A proxy server and virtual private network can both help protect your online privacy — but there are big differences. Learn more.

We all have things to hide. It could be how much money we make, our medical records or bank account numbers. Here are twelve tips to help you protect your privacy online.

Robocalls number in the billions. Here are 15 tips to help stop — or at least slow down —the barrage of unwanted calls.

Mention “cookies,” and most people expect a treat to appear. When talking about computers, however, cookies aren’t what’s on the dessert menu. In fact, they’re not even physical objects.

Did you know there could be threats lurking in the background on public Wi-Fi while you balance your bank account and sip a latte at your favorite cafe?

Ridesharing services require riders' information such as real-time location data and a form of payment. This could pose risks to riders' privacy.

Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat have become societal cornerstones. People love sharing their personal news and views about what’s going on in their lives.

Tracking cookies send targeted ads to websites you visit. The goal is to persuade you to return to sites you visited or buy products from advertisers that you've clicked on before.

Some 10 million identity thefts happen in the United States every year. Taking extra steps to protect your personal information—and knowing what information you need to safeguard—is the best way to prevent identity theft from happening to you.

Cookies are small files that websites send to your browser. They then track and monitor the sites you visit and your browsing activity on these pages. Learn more.

VPNs protect your public internet connection by encrypting your information and shielding your online activity from cybercriminals and even your own Internet Service Provider, or ISP. The most secure VPNs are likely transparent about their privacy policies, take steps to fix leaks, and won’t keep logs of your browsing history.

Just how much personal information are your apps gathering? And do they really need so much?

Data brokers gather and sell information about you. Here’s how to gain some control over your data.

It may seem like stories of massive data breaches are popping up in the news on a weekly basis these days. Unfortunately, this is not surprising.

Your “digital footprint” includes all traces of your online activity, from commenting on news pieces or social media to making online purchases. When you know the boundaries of your digital footprint, and take steps to control it, you can protect your identity and your reputation.

Even in private browsing mode, your IP information is being collected. Learn how a VPN can help hide your IP address and search history.

Identity management involves protecting your personal information tied to your online activities. Here’s how to make it work for you.

With online spying in the news, you may be wondering who’s watching where you go online and what sites you visit. This is a legitimate concern.

What does an IP address tell you? Your geolocation mainly. Learn more about what is an IP address, how to look it up, and why you might want to protect it.

This article provides current step-by-step instructions on how to clear cookies from the latest versions of five popular web browsers. If you prefer to protect your privacy when it comes to cookies, you may want to delete them. Cookies record your personally identifiable information so they can help auto-fill forms on browsers.

A definition of the privacy paradox, stats suggesting it became a bigger problem during the COVID-19 pandemic, and tips to protect our internet privacy on everyday platforms.

How online creeping and cyber stalking differ, the most common cyber stalking tactics, and where we are with stalkerware today

Facebook isn’t that private, unless you take the steps to make it that way. If you’re not careful, you’ll be sharing your posts with people you’ve never met, online or offline

Internet tracking is how websites study our behaviour when we visit them.

Learn why websites want you to accept cookies, whether you have to and should accept them, and what happens if you decline.

Incognito mode is private browsing that doesn’t leave as many tracks. It can erase temporary data that is captured by the PC or device you’re using. Deleting cookies is a great first step toward maintaining your privacy.

Surfing the Web or transacting on an unsecured Wi-Fi network means you’re placing your private information and anonymity at risk. 

Major web browsers offer private browsing or incognito modes. But what does “private” really mean? Find out here.