
Gentle January
Be Wary of Email (Like Our Readers)
Several people wrote in to suggest caution when hosting and handling email
Challenging technology to serve the public good.
Ryan Tate has been writing and editing technology stories for more than 15 years. He was previously at The Intercept, where as deputy and technology editor he led lengthy investigations into companies like Facebook, Google, and TikTok and into surveillance by the National Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and authorities in the Chinese region of Xinjiang.
Before that, he wrote about the use and abuse of corporate power in the tech sector at Wired and Gawker.
(Photograph by Noah Berger.)
Gentle January
Several people wrote in to suggest caution when hosting and handling email
Gentle January
Why share any personal information if you don’t have to?
Gentle January
It’s used to verify your identity in sensitive situations, and retailers don’t need to know
Hello World
An interview with Micah Lee, author of a new book on analyzing datasets that were leaked, hacked, or just accidentally left in the open
Gentle January
Authenticating with a passcode or pattern protects your data legally as well as physically
Impact
Nearly a quarter of the 47 location data companies we identified in 2021 have faced Congressional scrutiny or regulatory enforcement actions
Gentle January
They’re like secure containers for dangerous files and software
Gentle January
Real-world tactics like shredding paper and using cash can protect you from unwanted attention
Gentle January
Services like DeleteMe can remove personal information held by data brokers
Gentle January
The iOS feature can keep your phone locked to your Apple ID
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