- New at DuckDuckGo: Getting Privacy Pro on all your devices is easier than ever [duckduckgo.com]
Good news for Privacy Pro subscribers! We now provide clearer, more tailored guidance to help you activate your subscription on multiple devices. Depending on your subscription status, when you start the activation process from your DuckDuckGo browser settings, you'll receive step-by-step instructions tailored to your specific needs.
- Want More Privacy Online? Change These Browser Settings [pcmag.com]
"Many online ads are eerily specific, and that’s because the companies behind them are constantly tracking you. The good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce your digital footprint," and adjusting your browser settings is a quick and easy way to start. PCMag walks you through some privacy-preserving steps on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari ... but "if you’re looking for browsers with baked-in privacy," check out their recommendations for the best private browsers - including ours!
- The privacy tug-of-war: States grappling with divergent consent standards [reuters.com]
The United States has seen a significant jump in state-level data privacy laws recently. "While all state privacy laws aim to give consumers more control over their personal data," it can be hard to "understand the nuances of varying consent models. A user in California, for instance, may assume that their opt-out rights extend nationwide, only to discover that businesses in Utah or Iowa operate under different rules. This inconsistency erodes trust and makes it harder for consumers to exercise meaningful control over their data."
If you have trouble getting your head around it, Reuters created a handy chart that "addresses state consumer privacy laws that are in effect or that go into effect in 2025."
- One Tech Tip: Don’t give your email to strangers, use a decoy address instead [apnews.com]
Before you open that new app or redeem that coupon code...consider masking your email address! "There are myriad reasons not to give out your email address to anyone who wants it. It could be sold to marketers or shady data brokers, eroding your privacy by helping them build a profile of you for legitimate or nefarious purposes. If your address ends up on the wrong mailing list, it could result in more junk or phishing emails. And if an online service is hacked, attackers could make off with logins, passwords and other personal information."
Luckily, there are a number of free and paid email masking services to help you out — including DuckDuckGo Email Protection, our free forwarding service! Give it a try in the DuckDuckGo browser to claim your @duck.com email alias.
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