Hi, my name is Eric, and I’m a web dev addict.

I love figuring out how to implement a design, the dance of constraint and creativity. When I find an elegant solution, it’s like a shot of pure tranquility. When I find a hacky solution, it’s a dirty, nasty thrill.

I’m even hooked on the surge of realization and frustration when things don’t work out right, and I have to tear things down to try it from a different angle.

I thought I’d eventually burn out. Instead, the addiction has burned in.

Huh.

Consumer Reports (CR) has released a mobile app (iOS, Android on the way) that shows what data companies collect about you, then allows you to have CR get the data deleted:

https://www.permissionslipcr.com

Essentially, CR will act as the data ombudsman for anyone who asks them to. I love it.

CR is a non-profit that accepts no advertising or corporate sponsorship, and they have a great reputation. It's a superb choice to take on the data capitalists.

US-only (don't @ me).

#privacy