Gentle January
Unlock Your Phone Without Using Your Face or Fingerprint
Authenticating with a passcode or pattern protects your data legally as well as physically
Challenging technology to serve the public good.
Ryan Tate has been writing and editing technology stories for more than 15 years. He was previously at The Intercept, where as deputy and technology editor he led lengthy investigations into companies like Facebook, Google, and TikTok and into surveillance by the National Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and authorities in the Chinese region of Xinjiang.
Before that, he wrote about the use and abuse of corporate power in the tech sector at Wired and Gawker.
(Photograph by Noah Berger.)
Gentle January
Authenticating with a passcode or pattern protects your data legally as well as physically
Impact
Nearly a quarter of the 47 location data companies we identified in 2021 have faced Congressional scrutiny or regulatory enforcement actions
Gentle January
They’re like secure containers for dangerous files and software
Gentle January
Real-world tactics like shredding paper and using cash can protect you from unwanted attention
Gentle January
Services like DeleteMe can remove personal information held by data brokers
Gentle January
The iOS feature can keep your phone locked to your Apple ID
Gentle January
Obscure your identity by opening a special type of browser window
Privacy
A new study looks at who is sending information about your online activity to Facebook
Gentle January
I found a strong alternative in Apple Maps
Privacy
The company is prohibited from selling sensitive location data and is ordered to put consumer privacy protections in place
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