- DuckDuckGo Tips: Privately Sync Your Bookmarks and Passwords Across Devices [spreadprivacy.com]
You already know the DuckDuckGo browser is our privacy-respecting alternative to Chrome and other browsers, which you can use across Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android devices... but did you know you can sync bookmarks, passwords, and Email Protection settings between DuckDuckGo browsers anywhere you use it? Our Sync & Backup feature is designed with your privacy and security in mind. You don’t need to create an account or sign in to use it, and DuckDuckGo never sees your bookmarks or passwords. Set up your sync in the DuckDuckGo browser Settings today!
In the news...
- Senate Panel to Hold Privacy-Focused AI Hearing [thehill.com]
"The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing today (Thursday, July 11th) at 10am EDT centered on privacy-related concerns stemming from the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The hearing will examine how AI has 'accelerated the need for a federal comprehensive privacy law,' according to the committee announcement."
More details on the hearing, including how to view livestream, here.
- Design of Websites and Apps Makes Protecting Privacy Harder: Report [ctvnews.ca]
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada conducted a privacy review of more than 1,000 websites and mobile apps, and the results are in: 97% were using one or more deceptive design patterns to try and influence people into giving away more of their personal information. Upsettingly, these patterns were often worst among apps and sites geared toward children.
- Your Info Is All Over the Internet – Here's How To Clear It Up [newsweek.com]
Here are six tips to help limit how much of your personal data is floating around online. If the third one catches your attention, we can help! Personal Information Removal is part of our Privacy Pro subscription, along with a private VPN and Identity Theft Restoration.
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