Myth: "If a company goes bankrupt, my data is gone." Reality: "If a company goes bankrupt, my data gets sold to a 'recovery firm'." 🏚️➡️📈

Episode 20 of #ImpracticalPrivacy exposes how "Data Scavengers" harvest your old addresses and security questions from dead databases.

Your data didn't die. It just got a new landlord.

Learn how to audit your "Zombie Accounts" and reclaim your sovereignty.

Listen: https://ImpracticalPrivacy.com

#CyberSecurity #DataBrokers #Privacy #SelfHosted #Fediverse

Privacy should not be a costly premium feature for anything in life.

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LinkedIn secretly scans for 6,000+ Chrome extensions, collects data

https://lemmy.world/post/45187365

LinkedIn secretly scans for 6,000+ Chrome extensions, collects data - Lemmy.World

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Privacy Day Forum 2026: dalla compliance GDPR al valore strategico della privacy: A otto anni dall’introduzione del GDPR, molte delle promesse iniziali legate a maggiore controllo e trasparenza per gli utenti risultano ancora disattese. In...
#Federprivacy #GDPR #privacy #intelligenzaartificiale #normative http://dlvr.it/TRt2qW

If you've been putting off cleaning up your digital footprint, Ep 20 of #ImpracticalPrivacy is your roadmap. 🗺️

We don't just talk theory; we break down:
• How to find "Zombie Accounts" using your email archive
• The "Poison the Well" tactic for sites that refuse to delete you
• Why "Delete" buttons are often dark patterns

It's not about being perfect; it's about shrinking your attack surface.

Listen anytime at: https://ImpracticalPrivacy.com

#CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy #SelfHosted #Tech #Privacy

We’re announcing the publication of a Trust, Legal & Safety docs section.

Transparency and security are at the heart of what we do. Now, all our governance documents, legal policies, security practices, and community standards live in one place:

🔗 https://docs.opencommit.eu/trust/

This section shows how we protect your data, maintain a respectful community, and uphold the highest standards of trust.

Sources: https://opencommit.eu/opencommit/governance

#OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Governance #Transparency #OpenCommit

Trust, Legal & Safety

Welcome to the OpenCommit Trust, Legal & Safety section. As a foundation-backed platform, we are committed to transparency, security, and the long-term sustainability of the open-source ecosystem. This section contains the official governance documents, legal policies, and safety guidelines that govern our platform and protect our community. Governance & Legal# Our legal framework is designed to provide a stable, professional environment for developers and organizations. Terms of Service: The legal agreement governing your use of the platform. Privacy Policy: How we protect and process your personal data under the GDPR. Data Processing Addendum (DPA): Standard terms for our business and organizational customers. Safety & Community# We strive to maintain a respectful and productive space for software collaboration.

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@perlman In a time increasing darkness in the digital realm, of increased #surveillance, #privacy erosion, and #enshittification , this development is a ray of refreshing sunshine.

New post on the blog about why I built custom tipping buttons with support for cryptocurrencies. This post is specifically tailored to people who had a visceral negative response reading the previous sentence.

#monero #zcash #opensource #hugo #privacy
https://thumbsup.me/posts/why-the-heck-would-i-want-crypto-tips/

Why the heck would I want crypto tips?

The answer may surprise you.

The Thumbs Up Blog

🔎 Gmail, Microsoft, Meta, LinkedIn: They already scan your messages - voluntarily!
at @tuta.com @Tutanota
#Privacy #Gmail #Microsoft #Meta #LinkedIn

https://tuta.com/blog/voluntary-scanning-google-microsoft

We are one of the first apps to support it. All our other models are still there too including Apple Foundation Models. Nothing leaves your device.

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