Tag: Data Privacy
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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…
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Data Brokers 101: What They Are and How to Protect Your Info
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Data brokers, at a glance What they do: collect and package personal data into profiles sold to marketers, risk teams, and others. Where data comes from: public records, apps, websites, location services, and retail purchases. Why it matters: fuels identity theft risk, discriminatory decisions, hyper-targeting, and exposure. Do this now: enable tracker blocking and a…
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FTC Targets Facebook: Is Your Family’s Data Building Unsafe AI Worlds for Your Child?
Children’s data and AI FTC opens 6(b) inquiry into AI companion chatbots September 11, 2025 The Federal Trade Commission issued compulsory 6(b) orders to seven firms that run consumer AI chatbots, seeking details on testing for youth harms, guardrails for teen use, data handling, and monetization practices. Sources are listed at the end of this…
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How to Clean Up Your Social Media Footprint Before a Job Search
First Impressions Are Made Online Before an employer invites you to interview, there is a very good chance they will check your online presence. In many cases, the first thing they will see is not your résumé, it is your public social media profiles. A single old post, questionable comment, unprofessional photo or even likes…