Mastodawn

I can't wait to become a real criminal

Before you post, pause and think.

This powerful PSA is a reminder that every photo, video, and update contributes to a child's digital footprint. What seems harmless today can reveal far more information than intended and remain online for years to come.

The Listcrime app provides a secure way to engage with your community and law enforcement without oversharing personal details online.

#ThinkBeforeYouPost #OnlineSafety #DigitalFootprint #ListCrime

Mental privacy matters.May 26

Limits of "innovation" is showing its ugly face. It's up to us to make the right choice.

#privacy #privacymatters #mentalprivacy #physicalprivacy #patent #biometricspychography #profiling #ai #digitalfootprint #ourdataourchoice

Hacker News May 11

Should you leave red herrings about yourself online?

https://blog.alcazarsec.com/posts/should-you-leave-red-herrings-about-yourself-online

#HackerNews #redherrings #onlineprivacy #digitalfootprint #socialmedia #securityawareness

Should you leave red herrings about yourself online?

Most people should not treat fake bios and poisoned search results as their main privacy play. Pseudonyms and compartmentalization usually beat spraying lies; targeted decoys are a different tool entirely.

Alcazar

NYT > Politics May 10

One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/10/us/politics/politicians-old-tweets-controversies.html

#Politics #SocialMedia #DigitalFootprint

One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint

As a new generation of chronically online oversharers runs for office, many find themselves tripped up by past statements. Their response? Delete, distance, disavow.

The New York Times

NYT > Home Page May 10

One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/10/us/politics/politicians-old-tweets-controversies.html

#Politics #SocialMedia #DigitalFootprint

One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint

As a new generation of chronically online oversharers runs for office, many find themselves tripped up by past statements. Their response? Delete, distance, disavow.

The New York Times

Lapwing May 5

After many years of using the internet, it would be interesting to get my hands on one of the digital profiles that have been generated about me. I have a feeling the algorithms know me better than I know myself.😒
#privacy #digitalprivacy #algorithms #databroker #surveillancecapitalism #knowthyself #techethics #privacymatters #bigdata #AI #digitalfootprint

Red Global News Mar 26

The initial tweet has been removed. #SocialMedia #DigitalFootprint

Detectalix Mar 23

We are pleased to announce that our brand new website is up and running!
It's just a simple page to present and promote our services, that include:

- Digital footprint assessment
-Personal data removal
- Online investigations
- Web forensics
- Cybersecurity assessments in general

Check it out if you like and feel free to contact us for any feedback and information!

Link: https://www.detectalix.com/

#digitalprivacy #digitalfootprint #dataremoval #cyberinvestigations #onlineinvestigations
#digitalforensics #webforensic

ResearchBuzz: Firehose Mar 14

ZDNet: How to delete or hide yourself from the internet – 11 effective ways (and most are free). “While it can be nearly impossible to remove your digital footprint, there are tried and tested steps that can help you take control of your privacy and data. Follow our guide below to find out where to start.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/03/14/zdnet-how-to-delete-or-hide-yourself-from-the-internet-11-effective-ways-and-most-are-free/

ZDNet: How to delete or hide yourself from the internet – 11 effective ways (and most are free)

ZDNet: How to delete or hide yourself from the internet – 11 effective ways (and most are free). “While it can be nearly impossible to remove your digital footprint, there are tried and…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose