Privacy
Today there are so many threats to your online privacy and security! Where do you even start? Well lucky for you we have put everything you need to know right here.
Want to know how to improve your online privacy? How do you stay up to date? What do you do if you have been hacked? What should you do if there is a breach? How do you update your privacy settings?
All is revealed below. Dive straight in and protect yourself right away.
Stop iPhones from Spying on Kids
Marketers start targeting kids at age 0!
And hundreds of kids apps are selling data to marketers right now.
If you care about a kid check out this…
Are "Free" Apps Ever Free?
The general consensus: if an app is free, you are the product! Meaning: your data will be sold and your privacy is out the window. So yes, the app i…
Surprise! You Have a New Sibling
Family members have a way of showing up when you least expect them. No, I'm not talking about when Aunt Ethel mistakenly crashed your dinner party thi…
What You Need to Know About the Equifax Data Breach Settlement
In September of 2017 Equifax announced a data breach that exposed the personal information of 147 million people. In July of 2019, Equifax agreed to a…
Protect Your Privacy and Reduce the Data Collected About You with These Tips
You know that data breaches expose your personal and financial information. But what about data brokers? Data brokers collect lots of information abou…
Shopping for the Holidays? Watch Out for Scams Online and Off!
Scammers are always trying to find ways to part you from your money and personal information. During this time of the year, they up their game to take…
10 Principles for Your Online Privacy
We hear about hacks, data leaks and other online scams pretty much on daily basis. If you think this couldn't affect you, think again!
Joey's Gist: Privacy Protection
Are companies allowed to access your data with out you knowing? Of course! So how can you protect yourself? Joey reveals all...
Why You Don't Want to Let an Auto Insurance Company Track Your Driving Habits
An investigation of telematics, or usage-based, auto insurance programs by Consumer Reports (CR) reveals that auto insurers collect substantial amou…
Renting? Do You Know Your Tenant Score?
Do you rent your home? If so, your landlord may have used a tenant screening report to decide whether to rent to you. These reports are generated by c…
Your Child, Internet & Privacy
Between apps and social media, your kids are constantly at risk to having their privacy violated. Take back control now!
What You Need to Know About the T-Mobile Data Breach
On August 16, 2021 T-Mobile announced that it was investigating a possible data breach. On August 17th, the company confirmed that data was stolen.
New Privacy Tips for Facebook and WhatsApp
Facebook Updates Its "Access Your Information" Feature
Facebook has updated its "Access Your Information" tool that allows users to see their persona…
How Secret Surveillance Scores Are Impacting Your Life
You have probably heard about Secret Surveillance Scores, right? Or you may have even seen our video on it (if not, watch it here now).
Are Marketers Mining Data off Your Cell Phone?
Are you familiar with personal data mining? You should be. Chances are, your phone is being mined—right now—without you even knowing it.
Joey's Gist: Music Streaming Services
Do you stream music? Great. But do you know the hidden dangers like emotional surveillance tactics? Joey reveals all...
Is Your Phone Being Stalked?
Has your phone been hacked? Is anyone reading your WhatsApp messages? Are you being spied on even as you read this?
Just the idea of being spied on o…
Joey's Gist: Social Media Ads (Part 2)
How to change the settings. Know that you're going to still be getting adds, but they won't be as stalkery anymore, because they won't be based on y…
Joey's Gist: Social Media Ads (Part 1)
So what's the deal with ads on social media!!? Doesn't it feel like we are constantly being targeted? Keep your privacy intact. More next week on th…
The Up Your Privacy Game
There’s a major scrimmage happening continually in the digital world. You need to get off the bench and get into the game to safeguard your person…
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