A recent study proved that Facebook uses more information about you than you realize. Behind the scenes, Facebook compiles “shadow profiles” from various sources in order to better target ads…anyone surprised?
In the recent dust up with the founders of WhatsApp, you might have heard the term “end-to-end encryption”. What is it? What does it means for you? Why was it frustrating efforts to data mine and monetize WhatsApp?
Should you track your children’s every move? Your partners? Family locator apps promise safety and convenience but are they really just an invasion of privacy?
VPNs can help secure your internet traffic when you’re travelling. They can help you route around geographic restrictions. But is using a VPN exposing you to more risk? What is the impact of centralizing all of your internet requests with one s...
GMail in the classroom just like on your phone. The promise of G Suite for Education is enticing. A low-cost way for schools to provide collaboration tools to students and teachers. But what are the privacy implications of letting the search giant in...
Facial recognition is a technology that exemplifies the underlying neutrality of most technology. When used with positive intentions it makes out devices more secure. When in the wrong hands, it can violate privacy on a massive scale. Do we need to r...
Over the few years, mobile has become the dominant platform for gaming. As a result, smaller, simple games have come to prominence. In order to make money developers have (over) rotated on in-app purchases. Fortnite is a great example of an addictive...
With iOS 12, Apple will reduce the time an iOS device responds to the USB port when locked down to an hour. Having a hard time understanding why that matters to you? It’s because it really won’t. It is however a gap in the security postu...
G Suite for Education is making waves in the Canadian education market. And why not? It looks like a win-win-win. Too good to be true?
Net Neutrality is a simple dictate that states all network packets must be treated equally. This–of course–tanks a few business models for ISPs and in the US, they have successfully lobbying to remove previously regulations.
Security and privacy center on trust. You can’t have that without a high level of transparency. In this day and age, everything comes to light eventually. Better to be up front and open with most activities.
How do you handle data collection from your users? Is it hidden and suspect like the current rash of mobile provider exposures? With no opt-out like Microsoft Office? Or clear and transparent?