Data & Culture
Digital privacy, surveillance, and taking back control of our data
5 Things to Know Before Sharing Passwords With Your Partner
You may not be ready for a joint bank account, but you are ready to share passwords for streaming. Here are a few things to remember when you take the next step.
New Research Uncovers the State of Security in the Workplace
Dashlane recently conducted a survey with Harris Poll that explored what U.S. employees think about online security and password management.
This Documentary Will Make You Want to Quit Social Media
You won’t be shocked by anything you learn in The Social Dilemma but the revelations will still unnerve you.
What’s Going on at TikTok?
They say all press is good press, but scan any recent article about TikTok and the adage is called into question. We dive into all the privacy and security issues.
How Masks Are Saving Privacy (For Now)
As public surveillance measures increase, the global pandemic is inadvertently offering protection from facial recognition technology. But how long until the algorithms catch up?
Major Brands Are Joining the Campaign, But How Can Individuals Help #StopHateForProfit?
Companies are coming together to advocate for change at Facebook. Here are some things things we can all do to help stop the spread of misinformation.
A Bigger Threat than Climate Change
An amendment to protect the privacy of Americans’ internet browsing history lost in the Senate. The loss is more dangerous to us than climate change. Hear me out.
Facebook Shouldn’t Crash Your Apps
An outage across apps from Spotify to TikTok to Walmart shows why developers need to quit using their Menlo Park middleman.
If Data Is the New Oil, Where Is the New EPA?
If data is the new oil, the U.S. has been operating without an agency in charge of preventing spills or holding those responsible accountable when they occur.
A Closer Look at Loretta: Big Tech’s Big Game Commercials
Viewed through the reality of surveillance capitalism, Big Tech’s commercials last Sunday take on a new light.
Why You Should Value Privacy, Even If You Have Nothing to Hide
Each day, people adopt technologies and accept policies that ask them to trade privacy for greater convenience or perceived security: from smart home devices, to facial recognition scans at the airport, to endorsing legislation such as the Patriot Act. For many people, this discussion ends with “Well, I have nothing to hide.” That is, nothing […]
GDPR’s Shortcomings Give Guidance for Future Privacy Laws
Everyone celebrates the holiday season differently, but one experience we all shared this December was the flood of emails from seemingly every company we’ve ever interacted with (Dashlane among them). The reason? The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020, prompting companies that do business online (everyone) to update their […]