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Bots and trolls control a shocking amount of online conversation

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Post category:News

Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram started out as a way to connect with friends, family, and people of interest. But anyone on social media these days knows…

Google Says It Doesn’t ‘Sell’ Your Data. Here’s How the Company Shares, Monetizes, and Exploits It. | Electronic Frontier Foundation

Post author:Cogtropolis
Post category:Privacy

"Google will never sell any personal information to third parties; and you get to decide how your information is used." - Sundar Pichai Sound familiar? Although big tech companies like…

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Research Shows Children’s Apps are Violating Protection Laws

Post author:Cogtropolis
Post category:Privacy / Security

Many reputable sources have repeatedly warned that devices and applications aimed at children are routinely in violation of the "Children's Online Privacy Protection Act" (COPPA). What makes this troublesome is…