Google’s data collection, how it’s used, and how to manage it

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Most of us use Google to search for everything from shoes to diseases. We most often do so without thinking about what Google learns from our searches, and how that information is used.

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The Dangers of Public Wi-Fi

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Unencrypted public Wi-Fi networks can be a gateway for hackers and viruses. What can you do to keep your private data safe when using these networks?

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Why are governments banning TikTok and should we be concerned?

Shou Chew, chief executive officer of TikTok Inc., bottom right, during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

TikTok has been banned on government devices in Canada, which allows us to ask this crucial question: Should we been concerned about our data privacy and the Chinese-backed app or does the government have it wrong?

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How do AI companies view your privacy?

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How will OpenAI’s new option to turn off chat history help protect your data privacy?

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Surveillance Creep and its Sinister Impacts

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What happens when surveillance measures first installed for beneficial purposes are later used for more sinister purposes?

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