Security cameras are only as safe as their weakest link. Some AI cameras have been found streaming live footage to the internet without any password protection. That should worry you. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dxhPTz
Surveillance tech scales faster than the law. While "move fast and break things" may be the tech bros’ favorite method, it’s dangerous for the rest of us. Learn what technologies your cities plan to adopt and advocate for privacy where you can.
Mass #surveillance relies on networking. Flock Safety grows by incentivizing law enforcement and HOAs to link their cameras into a national grid. If your HOA is considering these cameras, attend the meeting and vote for localized storage that isn't shared with a national database.
You can’t opt out of all surveillance, especially when it comes to license plate readers and surveillance cameras, but you can demand data retention limits. Find out if the cameras in your city auto-delete. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dxhPTz
Companies like Flock Safety use AI to track vehicle details, bumper stickers, and even clothing descriptions. Protect your privacy by voting for local representatives who are anti-surveillance and by opposing Flock adoption in your neighborhood or HOA. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dxhPTz
Lie. Disrupt the surveillance economy with bad data. Share the wrong age in apps, mask your email and phone number, and mix up your online presence. When your data becomes jumbled and unprofitable, companies have a harder time tracking your every move.
Stop doing this: Clicking "Agree" just because. If a terms-of-service agreement feels like a "take it or leave it" trap, look for an alternative. Consider using #privacy-first browsers like #Brave and search engines like #DuckDuckGo. It tells the market you value your data.
When was the last time you read a tech or data #privacy publication? It’s actually pretty interesting, and knowledge = power when it comes to online safety.
Take 20 minutes to audit your smart speaker settings. Opt out of "Human Review" and "Product Improvement" programs immediately. These programs allow contractors to listen to your voice snippets. More: https://bit.ly/4vauRg2
The scariest thing about the Ghost Murmur story is that it scared people. We're trained to feel like we've already lost the war on privacy. Here's an idea: Ask how your information is being handled and what you can do about it.
🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/4ctpKPG
If you decide to install surveillance cameras, choose #privacy-first security options that store footage locally rather than in the cloud. Your security system should not be spying on you.
Do you worry about your data when using AI? A Morgan Stanley survey found 38% of workers flag it as their top fear.
Stop leaking your life and intellectual property to #chatbots:
- Use Temporary Chats
- Opt out of training
- Don't upload sensitive docs
Once you hit send, it's out of your hands.
Data brokers compile massive dossiers on you and sell them to the highest bidder. Opt out of these databases. Make yourself "hard to hit" and clear your name from broker lists. joindeleteme.com/scan
Ghost Murmur heartbeat tracking makes for great headlines, but the real surveillance threat is the data trail you leave every day. Benn Jordan returns to the pod to reveal how data brokers sell your private life to the highest bidder. Stop the distraction.
Listen: https://bit.ly/4ctpKPG
Companies like Ring use fake alerts about lost pets to trick you into agreeing to new, privacy-hostile terms of service. Never hit "Accept" on a popup, especially if it feels like a red alert. Hear more from @bennjordan https://bit.ly/4ckphPD
Your Ring camera does more than show you who is at your door. There’s a feature that connects it to an AI-powered #surveillance network. If this bothers you: Settings → Disable the "Neighbors" feature.
There is something strangely comforting about a threat like the CIA's rumored technology that can pick your heartbeat out of a crowd. It feels cinematic. Real surveillance is the everyday norm of clicks, location pings, and app permissions. Hear more: https://bit.ly/4ctpKPG
Forget the "nothing to hide" argument. Privacy is about safety. If a company asks for your data, ask yourself: "Would I give this person my house keys?" If the answer is no, don't click "Accept." Learn more on What the Hack: https://bit.ly/4ckphPD
Don't use the first support number you find on Google. Former CIA officer Jason Hanson explains how scammers use "pixel-perfect" fake sites and fraudulent customer service lines to steal your data. Watch this and avoid trouble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbnEXy6g6Ck
Researchers only need four location pings to identify you out of millions. Protect your identity by disabling "Significant Locations" on your iPhone or "Location History" on Android. Starve the surveillance machine of its fuel.
Your smartphone is a 24/7 #surveillance device mapping your life for profit. Regain control by auditing your app permissions today. Delete apps that demand more data than they need to function. Your #privacy is worth more than a free app.
Fantastic news! We support this kind of privacy legislation and hope to one day see it in every state across the U.S.
Thanks for the mention! We'll leave this here for anyone interested in seeing where they're exposed online for free: joindeleteme.com/scan You can also find our free opt out guides here: joindeleteme.com/blog/opt-out...
When you clicked "Accept All," there’s a chance you handed out your email address and phone number to telemarketers, data brokers, and scammers. 🚲💥🔨
Companies won’t protect your data, so you have to. Check your app permissions and let DeleteMe scrub the rest.
Enough is enough: joindeleteme.com
Not all mental health software is secure. Sensitive information shared by health apps can be sold to #advertisers and retailers who use your state of mind to influence pricing. No company should be allowed to profit from your personal health information.
Did you know your mouse movements are tracked, including how long you hover over an item? Those data points signal your interest or hesitation, and companies use them to set prices. Look for ways to opt out.
True or false: The CIA has a tool that can detect a heartbeat from 40 miles away?
Benn Jordan and Chad Orzel joined the pod to discuss the alleged spycraft and the real threats making people and systems vulnerable. Listen: https://bit.ly/4ctpKPG
Major financial institutions are watching your every move. Some are even under investigation for their roles in #surveillance pricing. Support organizations that fight back, and do what you can to keep your data private.
Your device type matters more than you think. Some stores show different prices to people on smartphones and laptops. Try this if you have both: log in on each to compare prices.
Dynamic pricing is supposed to be about external factors like demand or time of day. #Surveillance pricing is all about you and your personal data. Know the difference before you click buy, and be wary of any site that claims to offer a price "just for you."
