Privacy Tips

5 Browser Settings to Tweak Now for Better Privacy (No Tech Degree Needed) Your web browser collects a surprising amount of data about you: where you go online, what you click, which ads you linger on, even your physical location. That information gets sold to advertisers and analytics companies, and sometimes leaks to less scrupulous actors. The good news is that you don’t need to install any extra software or become a privacy expert to reduce that tracking. With a few simple settings changes, you can lock down your browser in about ten minutes. ...

Stop Your Browser From Tracking Everything You Do: 5 Settings You Should Change Right Now Your web browser knows more about you than you probably realize. Every site you visit, every search you type, and every product you linger on gets recorded—often shared with advertisers and data brokers by default. The good news: you don’t need to be a tech expert to take back some control. Changing a handful of settings in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox will significantly reduce the amount of data your browser sends to Google, Microsoft, and the sites you visit. ...

Title: How to Audit Your Android App Permissions — and Protect Your Privacy Intro Most Android users install dozens of apps without giving their permissions a second thought. A weather app wants your location, a flashlight app requests your contacts, a game asks for camera access. Individually these requests seem minor, but collectively they give away far more personal data than the app needs. Recently, one Android journalist wrote about spending a weekend reviewing app permissions and deleting five apps they had trusted for years. The story resonated because it highlights a problem almost everyone faces: we assume that popular apps are safe, but permissions are often set once and forgotten. ...

Americans Are Worried About AI Data Sharing – Here’s What You Can Do About It A recent survey reported by Digital Information World, drawing on data from the Pew Research Center, confirms what many observers have suspected: a majority of Americans are uneasy about handing over their personal information to artificial intelligence tools. The same Pew research found that a large share of the public believes AI will have a mostly negative impact on privacy, and that most want stricter regulation. But what does that mean for someone who uses ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, or similar services in daily life? This article translates the survey findings into practical steps you can take now to protect your data without abandoning the technology. ...

Is Your Debt Relief Agency Putting Your Data at Risk? How to Protect Yourself If you’re working with a debt relief agency or a financial administrator, you’re likely sharing sensitive information like bank statements, tax returns, identification documents, and account numbers. A recent investigation by NL Times (June 2026) found that many of these administrators have poor email security, leaving that personal data exposed to interception, theft, or accidental leaks. The article specifically noted that people already struggling with money are especially vulnerable, as they often have little choice but to cooperate quickly. ...

Why Courts Are Banning AI Tools in Legal Cases (And What It Means for Your Privacy) In the past few months, a growing number of judges have started issuing orders that bar lawyers and parties from using public artificial intelligence tools during the discovery phase of litigation. These orders, which apply to widely used services like ChatGPT and similar chatbots, are not about technical incompetence or a fear of technology. They are about something more basic: privacy. ...

Why AI Tools Can Be a Privacy Risk (Even Judges Are Worried) If you’ve ever typed a question into ChatGPT, Google Bard, or Microsoft Copilot, you probably assumed your words vanish into the ether. Recent court rulings suggest otherwise. In several cases this year, judges have started banning the use of AI tools during legal discovery—the phase where lawyers exchange evidence—because of growing privacy and confidentiality concerns. ...

AI Privacy Is Possible — Here’s What Proton’s CEO Says You Should Watch Out For Using AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, or Microsoft Copilot has become routine for millions of people. They help with writing, coding, research, and even personal advice. But every prompt you type into these systems is data — and how that data is handled remains a serious privacy concern. ...

Why Judges Are Banning AI in Courtrooms—And What That Means for Your Privacy Earlier this month, a Bloomberg Law report noted that several judges have begun issuing public orders barring the use of generative AI tools during legal discovery. The stated reason is privacy risk. These orders don’t target the technology itself—they target the way AI services handle sensitive data. ...

How AI Platforms Are Building Privacy Safeguards Into Their Tools If you’ve used ChatGPT, Google Bard, or Microsoft Copilot recently, you might have wondered what happens to the information you type in. That’s a reasonable concern. Every query, every document upload, every request for help with a personal letter or a work spreadsheet could contain sensitive details. The good news is that the major AI platforms are aware of this and have begun rolling out built-in safeguards designed to protect user privacy. A recent report from kjzz.com, a Phoenix-based NPR station, highlights these efforts, though the specifics vary by platform and region. ...