Category: Data

  • Did You Consent to Twitter/X Using Your Data to Train AI?

    Did You Consent to Twitter/X Using Your Data to Train AI?

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    Twitter, now known as X, has updated their terms of service, giving them license to use your content to train their machine learning models – chiefly Grok. Elon Musks’ platform is the latest to follow in the footsteps of Meta’s Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and countless more social media platforms, expanding their licenses to use your…

  • Social security number hack: Defend yourself

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    A major data broker recently confirmed a breach that compromised Social Security numbers and other sensitive information, urging consumers to monitor their credit and financial accounts closely. This incident highlights the ongoing risks in the largely unregulated data-broker industry, where companies amass vast amounts of personal data with minimal oversight. Criminals have already begun selling…

  • Glassdoor’s trust violation is just the start

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    Fresh off the news that Glassdoor has began de-anonymizing users without their consent, some users are understandably angered and upset. I say some, because most people will not even know that their past posts are now showing more info than they intended. They wont read this article or any others and will just carry on…

  • How to download your data from social media sites.

    How to download your data from social media sites.

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    Ever wondered how to download your data from various social media platforms? This comprehensive guide provides links and instructions for downloading your information from popular services like Discord, Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, and many more. Take control of your digital footprint by following these steps to retrieve your data. If you’re planning on deleting one or…