PRIVACY

Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was created in mid-April 2016, the EU had hopes of creating an internet where the privacy of its users is more valued by making businesses implement an opt-in framework for their tracking cookies. In addition to establishing these goals, the GDPR has also inspired things like the California […]

All data is from official government sources, such as official reports of national Data Protection Authorities. Where are the Marriott and British Airways fines? The Marriott and British Airways cases are not final yet and the fines are just proposals. Other GDPR fines trackers incorrectly report those as final. Below you will find all the […]

Surveillance offers government agencies the ability to gain a deep understanding of a target. This can often be to prevent terrorism or other serious crime, but more and more we are seeing surveillance as a matter of course, and people are becoming so used to it that many don’t even care. Some forms of internet […]

The European General Data Protection Regulation is widely misunderstood by many small businesses. It’s one of those topics that many people have some idea about and are keen to talk loudly about, while frequently missing the point, although few really understand it. At its core, GDPR governs how businesses must protect EU citizens’ data, and […]

A killswitch in an advanced feature offered by premium VPN providers. With a kill switch, you can prevent that your real IP address and location will ever be revealed even if for some reason your VPN connection drops. A killswitch is, in my opinion, an essential feature and is an absolute must-have feature for any […]

Many people these days know that their internet browsing is not particularly private, but most aren’t aware of quite how much they are being tracked. In this guide I will explain the most common methods of tracking, and how to overcome them and keep your internet usage private. Changing your browser or search engine won’t […]

Sure you can but the question is – do you really want to? Ultrasurf is a free client for Windows that gives you the opportunity to visit any website while having your traffic encrypted through a secure tunnel. The base idea is the same as that of a VPN. It works on Internet Explorer as […]

You already know what a VPN is, what it does, and how you can use it to enhance your overall online privacy – if you don’t, start here. It’s Your go-to pocket cyber-cloak that you can put on whenever you surf the internet. Tails, on the other hand, is a Linux-based operating system specifically tailored […]

Signal Private Messenger is a secure messaging service that functions in a similar way to Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp, but with added privacy.

Without even having to research the subject too much, the answer that pops up on most forums is “It certainly seems so”. However, in order to fully answer this question, we’ll be looking at the differences between the free and the paid-for services that Betternet provides, their customer support, and last but not least, if […]

In today’s world, almost every person will be online at one point or another during the course of a day. We carry out so many more transactions than ever before, we share information, we do our banking, we watch content and listen to music, we talk with our friends and family, we work, and game; […]

There are many reputable VPNs that are untraceable and anonymous. However, there are also just as many who claim to be but are not. So, how do you tell the difference between the two? In this post, we explore the topic of VPNs and tell you exactly what they can do, what they claim to […]