Tag: Data Privacy
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Toys “R” Us Canada confirms customer data leak after dark-web post
The retailer says names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers were copied from a customer database. Passwords and payment data were not included, according to notices sent this week. What happened, in brief What data was exposed Notices and media reports state the leaked dataset includes names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers. Current reporting…
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How to Delete All Liked Videos on TikTok (2025 Guide)
Want to mass unlike all of your TikTok liked videos at once? Unfortunately, TikTok doesn’t natively support bulk unlikes. Our guide will walk you through how to clean up your “Liked” feed efficiently (and safely) using the Redact app. Over time, most TikTok users accumulate hundreds or even thousands of liked videos – many of…
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How to Delete All TikTok Videos at Once (2025 Guide)
Want to mass delete all of your TikTok videos at once? TikTok doesn’t offer an easy way to do this – but Redact does. Skip to the guide if you want to get started right away. Most sources recommend TikTok users post at least once a day, ideally multiple times every day. For many new…
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California’s New Privacy Laws: AB 656, AB 566, and SB 361 Explained
California just passed new privacy laws that make account deletion real, expand browser opt out controls, and shine a light on data brokers. Here is what changed, when it starts, and how it affects both users and businesses. On October 8, 2025, California enacted a set of privacy laws that make it easier to delete…
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What is Redact? Is it Safe? Is it Legit? Let’s Dive In!
Redact.dev – Company Overview, FAQs, and How It Works People often find Redact when they’re ready to clean up their social media footprint and start taking their privacy seriously. To do this, they need a tool they can trust. This page gives a straight, verifiable overview of Redact.dev, how it functions, what data it does…
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70,000+ Government IDs Leaked in Discord x Zendesk Breach
Story summary: Customer support data tied to Discord was exposed after a Zendesk vendor account was compromised. Leaked items include uploaded documents and attachments, including government ID images for account appeals. Impact review is ongoing while Discord contacts affected users and rotate internal credentials. What’s next? Watch for official notices sent to your account email…
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Imgur is no longer accessible in the UK
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As of 30 September 2025, Imgur has blocked access from the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK you cannot log in, browse, or upload. Imgur images embedded on other websites will not display for UK visitors. Why did Imgur block the UK? Imgur did not publish a legal memo alongside the block, only…
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Should There be Age Restrictions on Social Media?
Too Young to Scroll? The Debate Over Age Restrictions on Social Media Social media has become the defining communication tool of the modern age. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are central to how people connect, share news, and even learn about the world. Yet many of the most active users are children and teenagers,…
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How to Delete All Your Tweets / X Posts
Cleaning up your Twitter history can be essential for maintaining your privacy and presenting your best self online. Here’s a detailed guide to help you delete all your tweets efficiently. The process for this is a little different depending on how many tweets you have. If you have over 1k tweets to delete, use step…
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Should the Government Regulate Social Media?
Social media platforms have gone from being casual hangouts to global powerhouses that shape the way people think, vote, shop, and communicate. Billions of users log in to share opinions, consume information, and interact with communities that transcend borders. In many ways, these platforms now serve as the digital public square. But with this level…