Does Google still hold contact data after deleting from Google Contacts?
I am in the process of moving out some contacts from Google Contacts, specifically those that I do not have a Gmail address. It's a way for me to give these people a tiny bit more privacy, as I'm doing a cleanup of my contact list. My concern is that Google will still keep their data even after I delete it from my end. Is it so?...
Your ex isn't the only one stalking your social media posts. The Feds are, too (www.theregister.com)
Practical file manager on Linux Ubuntu
Hi, I recently switched to Ubuntu but the file manager (Nautilus I think) is not practical at all. I would like to be able to :...
Privacy friendly authenticator ?
Hi, would you know a privacy friendly authenticator ? I already have 2FAS which seems recommended for data privacy.
‘Constantly monitored’: the pushback against AI surveillance at work (www.theguardian.com)
Filen.io not on the list privacyguides.org
I’m just wondering why Filen.io isn’t included in the privacyguides.org. It’s great cloud service with execlent privacy and good pricing too.
2FA for Apple ID... you need two hardware keys that you use ON A REGULAR BASIS??
I wanted to add hardware 2FA to Apple ID, and noticed this particularly strange requirement....
How Google, Facebook and others use our most personal secrets against us
technology@lemmy.world
How to stay safe on Strava (cyclingmagazine.ca)
Some good tips to preserve a bit of privacy for those who use the Strava platform....
Recommended DNS provider for use in Australia?
I have been using NextDNS over the past two years, and am generally happy with their service. However, I’ve never compared their quality against the other recommended ones (like Control D, Quad 9, Mullvad, etc) particularly in terms of ping. I’m based in Australia. Any fellow Aussies using any of these services and care to...
Is this a good network setup?
I know that there is a WIP for a future article about router platforms, but from the little I’ve read on the Github issue page and a few videos I’ve watched I decided to make this plan right here:...
Cars are a 'privacy nightmare on wheels'. Here’s how they get away with collecting and sharing your data (theconversation.com)
What do you think about dVPNs?
The Battle for Biometric Privacy (www.wired.com)
Automakers’ data privacy practices “are unacceptable,” says US senator (arstechnica.com)
Using email aliases (email alias services) with self-hosted email
Is it possible to do it? Is it less hassle than trying to play nice with Google or Microsoft in order not to have your email sent to spam or not received at all?
As YouTube Declares War on Ad Blockers, Google Sponsors Ad Blocking Conference (www.404media.co)
New Ecosia search features (blog.ecosia.org)
Opinions on AdNauseam?
I did not any research about it yet, but it’s recommended by “Firefox”… and we all now how worse this recommendations are sometimes. I would like to you if you guys knows anything abt it....
Australian privacy watchdog refuses to investigate employer that allegedly accessed worker’s personal emails (www.theguardian.com)
SimpleX Self-Host Script, Tutorial, on Monero Provider (monero.town)
cross-posted from: monero.town/post/1084048...
Website domain and hosting?
Looking to set up a basic static website. What domain registrar should I go with? Would prefer something that has more privacy obviously. Any recommendations on hosting services (cannot host on own hardware right now)?...
Common misconceptions about privacy and security (www.privacyguides.org)
Summary:...