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Data Brokers Are Working on Borrowed Time

The data broker business has always relied on consumer silence. That did not mean data brokers had consumer approval. 
Beau Friedlander
June 3, 2026

Surveillance Pricing: Why Personalized Pricing is a Lie

Ever go shopping for something, get distracted, only to come back later to find a totally different price and wonder if you had been hallucinating? I…
Sarah Huard
May 27, 2026

Threat Alert: How to Spot a Fake Invitation Scam

Fake invitation scams are a growing threat. Learn how to recognize them and how to protect yourself online.
Sarah Huard
May 26, 2026

Ghost Murmur Isn’t a Real Threat. Your Data Is.

Ghost Murmur is a new government technology that can supposedly pinpoint one heartbeat in a stadium. But is it real?
Beau Friedlander
April 17, 2026

Human Trafficking and the Scam Economy

It started with a job offer: $1200 a month for data entry. Then it turned into a nightmare.
Sarah Huard
April 10, 2026

What DeleteMe’s New ISO 27001 Certification Means for Your Privacy

DeleteMe is now ISO 27001:2022 certified—an internationally recognized gold standard for information security. For our security team and our customer…
Reuben Moretz
March 6, 2026

The Myth of Obscure Public Records

How Practical Obscurity Actually Works Practical obscurity used to protect public records with built-in friction. If someone wanted to dig into your…
Katasha Rogers
March 5, 2026

What Should You Look for in a Privacy Policy?

For National Consumer Protection Week, we’re talking about privacy policies. Some are good and some are awful. Most people can’t tell the difference.
Sarah Huard
March 4, 2026

California’s DROP Privacy Law—and Why It’s a Win for Everyone

If you live in California and care about your privacy, there’s a new tool on the scene: the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP). DROP is a fre…
Rob Shavell
March 4, 2026

5 Home Assistant Privacy Settings You Need to Know About

Your smart home assistant is surveilling your every move.  It sounds like the stuff of science fiction and a dystopian future, but it’s true. Le…
Sarah Huard
March 3, 2026

Data Brokers Are Working on Borrowed Time

The data broker business has always relied on consumer silence. That did not mean data brokers had consumer approval. 
Beau Friedlander
June 3, 2026

Surveillance Pricing: Why Personalized Pricing is a Lie

Ever go shopping for something, get distracted, only to come back later to find a totally different price and wonder if you had been hallucinating? I…
Sarah Huard
May 27, 2026

Threat Alert: How to Spot a Fake Invitation Scam

Fake invitation scams are a growing threat. Learn how to recognize them and how to protect yourself online.
Sarah Huard
May 26, 2026

Ghost Murmur Isn’t a Real Threat. Your Data Is.

Ghost Murmur is a new government technology that can supposedly pinpoint one heartbeat in a stadium. But is it real?
Beau Friedlander
April 17, 2026

Human Trafficking and the Scam Economy

It started with a job offer: $1200 a month for data entry. Then it turned into a nightmare.
Sarah Huard
April 10, 2026

What DeleteMe’s New ISO 27001 Certification Means for Your Privacy

DeleteMe is now ISO 27001:2022 certified—an internationally recognized gold standard for information security. For our security team and our customer…
Reuben Moretz
March 6, 2026

The Myth of Obscure Public Records

How Practical Obscurity Actually Works Practical obscurity used to protect public records with built-in friction. If someone wanted to dig into your…
Katasha Rogers
March 5, 2026

What Should You Look for in a Privacy Policy?

For National Consumer Protection Week, we’re talking about privacy policies. Some are good and some are awful. Most people can’t tell the difference.
Sarah Huard
March 4, 2026

California’s DROP Privacy Law—and Why It’s a Win for Everyone

If you live in California and care about your privacy, there’s a new tool on the scene: the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP). DROP is a fre…
Rob Shavell
March 4, 2026

5 Home Assistant Privacy Settings You Need to Know About

Your smart home assistant is surveilling your every move.  It sounds like the stuff of science fiction and a dystopian future, but it’s true. Le…
Sarah Huard
March 3, 2026
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