Shop Smart: Learn About Privacy of Products That Connect to the Internet

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When our Metro Detroit WordPress group was looking at video conference applications for our virtual meetups, we had dozens of options to choose from. Two deciding factors for us: Finding a free service that worked across desktop and mobile operating systems Finding a service that prioritized privacy. Limiting the search to free services reduced the… Continue reading Shop Smart: Learn About Privacy of Products That Connect to the Internet

Data Privacy Week: Manage Your Personal Info and Keep it Secure

Data Privacy Week: Keep It Private

This week, January 24 to January 28, 2022, kicks off Data Privacy Week, an expansion of Data Privacy Day by the United States National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA).

The goal of Data Privacy Week is to spread awareness about online privacy, by empowering individuals and businesses around the world to respect privacy, build trust, and safeguard data.

This year’s theme for Data Privacy Week is “Keep It Private.” Continue reading Data Privacy Week: Manage Your Personal Info and Keep it Secure

Manage Your Privacy Settings: Links to Devices and Popular Services

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Trying to find all the privacy settings for your smartphone or the online services you use often seems like going down a rabbit hole.

I have to remember if I still have an account with that online service. Or did I replace it with something else?

Thankfully, my password manager helps me keep track of online services I use regularly. Continue reading Manage Your Privacy Settings: Links to Devices and Popular Services