Jamie

Jamie writes about current issues concerning digital privacy and security and is known to interview leading figures in tech. He also keeps an eye on changes in government censorship and surveillance.

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Here’s what vaccine scams look like

Covid-19 vaccinations are free, but that’s not stopping scammers from trying to get credit card and personal information through phishing and other methods.
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3 mins

Is a kid-friendly Instagram possible?

Facebook has said that an Instagram for 13 and under is on its way. But previous attempts at social media for kids leave room for skepticism.
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Tinder will soon offer background checks on your matches

Tinder parent company Match is teaming up with Garbo to bring background checks to its datings apps. Will it work?
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Don’t post your vaccine cards on social media

Posting pictures of your vaccination card opens you up to identity fraud and scams. Here’s what you can do instead.
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1 year on: As Covid-19 raged, our privacy slid

One year after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, we take a look at how it has changed our lives both online and off, for better or worse.
Eye in a cloud.
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What your internet service provider knows from your online traffic

If you don't encrypt your online traffic, your ISP can potentially see everything. Let’s fix that.
Wifi router with checkmark in the wifi signal.
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A VPN on your router protects all your home devices

If you’re already using a VPN, you’ll know it comes with many benefits, from keeping your online activity private...
A newspaper with the map outline of Australia split in half.
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Link tax: How countries are forcing Big Tech to pay for...

Australia has become the first place where Google and Facebook pay for news on their platforms. Other countries want the same.
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How to survive an internet shutdown

With internet freedoms on the decline and internet shutdowns on the rise, read this guide on how to survive political internet blackouts.
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Splinternet: From one internet to multiple webs

The internet was meant to be universal, but countries are changing that by subjecting it to their own laws.
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