Impact
How Abortion Ruling Spurred Federal Action Against the Location Data Industry
Nearly a quarter of the 47 location data companies we identified in 2021 have faced Congressional scrutiny or regulatory enforcement actions
Maria Puertas
Community and Social Media Manager
Maria Puertas was The Markup’s social media manager, executing the day-to-day promotion of our reporting and investigations. She left The Markup in June 2024.
Prior to The Markup, Maria worked at the American Civil Liberties Union, where she drove strategy on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Before that, she worked in various roles for digital agencies and political campaigns.
Maria is interested in how individuals navigate and develop online communities, a topic she has researched and is continuing to observe here at The Markup.
Gentle January
Use Virtual Machines to Contain Dodgy Stuff
They’re like secure containers for dangerous files and software
LevelUp
How to Run a Public Records Audit with a Team of Students
Templates and tips from our FOI audit while investigating Amazon Ring’s social media platform, Neighbors
Gentle January
These Reader Tips Are Reminders of the Importance of Analog Privacy
Real-world tactics like shredding paper and using cash can protect you from unwanted attention
Gentle January
Get Your Personal Info Off the Internet
Services like DeleteMe can remove personal information held by data brokers
Gentle January
Keep Your Kid’s Personal Info Off the Internet
Children start making digital footprints long before they can walk—but parents can help slow the process down
Hello World
How to Use Sound and AI to Protect the Environment
A conversation with Bourhan Yassin
Gentle January
Use Screen Time To Protect Your iPhone from Thieves
The iOS feature can keep your phone locked to your Apple ID
Gentle January
Browse the Web in “Private” Mode
Obscure your identity by opening a special type of browser window
Gentle January
Ditch Google Maps
I found a strong alternative in Apple Maps
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