Patrick Jackson
@patjack
CTO @disconnectme
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03-01-2008 00:21:21
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“A frightening number of kids’ apps are spying on them. Now parents can get some help to stop it. A new app called Do Not Track Kids acts like a privacy shield for iPhones and iPads used by children.” Geoffrey A. Fowler covers our newest app! washingtonpost.com/technology/202…
No, TikTok is NOT a giant Chinese spy balloon hovering over your phone. Seriously, though: Politicians want us to delete TikTok. So I investigated the real privacy risks vs the hype The Washington Post. For most users, TikTok is no more risky than Facebook. wapo.st/3HSQhb4
We worked with Geoffrey A. Fowler on this great article about TikTok privacy. “Disconnect found TikTok has followed Facebook’s lead and ratcheted up how much data it collects, particularly including tracking webpages you visit outside of TikTok.” washingtonpost.com/technology/202…
What does your personal email reveal about you? When you enter your email or phone number to get a discount at your favorite store or restaurant, you’re also potentially giving away personal information. Vicky Nguyen shares how to protect your privacy.
Our CTO Patrick Jackson breaks down how email tracking works and why it's a huge privacy issue in this great report by Vicky Nguyen on TODAY!
Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against the shopping site Temu, accusing the company of failing to safeguard customers' personal data and misleading users. Vicky Nguyen reports.
If @NovaPBS’ #SecretsInYourData got you thinking about your privacy online, check out this panel discussion with EFF’s Eva, Brewster Kahle, Patrick Jackson, and Alok Patel, held last week at the Computer History Museum Museum. youtu.be/n6gqpqWCqyI?fe…
Our CTO Patrick Jackson is featured on PBS NOVA’s “Secrets In Your Data” documentary. Excellent overview of the history of data collection and how your personal data is tracked. Check it out, especially the portion featuring Patrick starting around minute 14. youtu.be/ih_GGQX_zmM?si…
Don't use TikTok? Doesn't matter they still track you, even on health sites. Our CTO Patrick Jackson and CEO Casey Oppenheim helped BBC uncover how TikTok's hidden "pixel" trackers are embedded across thousands of websites silently collecting your data. 🔗 bbc.com/future/article…