Why Privacy Matters in the Digital Age
Understanding the fundamental importance of digital privacy for personal freedom, security, and autonomy in modern life.
Start here to understand why privacy matters, how data collection works, and the fundamental concepts of digital rights.
Understanding the fundamental importance of digital privacy for personal freedom, security, and autonomy in modern life.
Learn what data you create consciously and unconsciously, and how it's collected, stored, and used by various entities.
Explore the technical mechanisms behind data gathering, from cookies to cross-device tracking and the data broker ecosystem.
Clear definitions and differences between these often-confused concepts, and when you need each approach.
Why "nothing to hide" is flawed logic, with real-world examples of privacy importance and the chilling effect of surveillance.
Understanding terms of service, what "consent" actually means, and your rights under various privacy laws.