OCTOBER CONSUMER UPDATE
Discover Reklaim's latest updates! Learn about our fun social contests, the Jackpot Challenge, and get a sneak peek of the upcoming AI Privacy Assistant designed to keep your data safe and secure.
JUNE CONSUMER UPDATE
Once again, we're thrilled to highlight the achievements of the second quarter of 2024! We're excited to showcase the strides we've made and the awesome new features we've rolled out.
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Every single adult on the internet has a digital profile. You included. And every time you’re online, whether you’re browsing on your computer or using apps on your phone you are adding to your profile. Companies are constantly building and updating your profile, including your name, age, interests, shopping history, addresses, and more!
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what to know about crypto fees
Crypto networks are run on a voluntary basis and fees are incentives for keeping them alive. Here are some FAQs.
what is crypto? all you need to know
You may have heard many people throwing around words like “crypto,” “bitcoin,” “ethereum,” “blockchain”, or “mining” in conversations. If you’re sitting there wondering what the heck these words mean or why people won’t stop talking about them, no worries – we got you!
Your Favorite Beer Company is Now a Data Company
Consider a legacy beverage company such as Molson Coors, which ran an online contest this summer, ultimately offering one customer a backyard bar. In exchange, the company got contact information from some 40,000 customers, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Regulators Send a Message Against New Online IDs.
The United Kingdom's Information Commissioner’s Office sent a clear message to Google and other companies developing online identifiers to replace third-party cookies: tracking users without their consent via cookies by another name isn’t going to fly.
Use TikTok? The Company May Owe You Money
If you used TikTok before October of this year, you may be entitled to a piece of a $92 million settlement of data privacy lawsuits.TikTok faced 21 suits for its data collection practices, including harvesting the information of many minors.
Should Cities Be Able to Gather Location Data from Publicly Available Scooters?
Tech giants such as Google and Facebook are routinely slammed for the amount of location data they collect from mobile phones. But Los Angeles and about a dozen other cities are facing criticism for collecting location data from another device: scooters.
Facebook Can Respond to Feedback on Privacy
Discover how Facebook can address feedback on privacy concerns. Explore insights into potential changes and their implications for users. Stay informed with Reklaim. Read more.
Can a Name Change Polish Facebook’s Image?
Facebook announced a new name for the umbrella company overseeing its core social network and other services: Meta! The rebrand aims to focus attention on Facebook’s ambition to become a “metaverse company.”
NOT SO FUN FACT ABOUT INTERNET SURVEILLANCE
The Federal Trade Commission released a report last week detailing the “concerning” amount of data internet service providers (ISPs) collect on customers.
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Voters Agree on Nothing Except Data Privacy
Consensus across party lines is extraordinary in US politics these days.
Yet voters overwhelmingly agree that they’re concerned about data privacy and want the government to do more to safeguard their information.
what a more privacy-aware internet could look like
Facebook is exploring a bunch of ways to allow businesses to offer customers a more ‘personalized’ experience on its platform without necessarily targeting them with personalized ads.
Facebook Could Be Reading Your WhatsApp Messages
Facebook is not sifting through all your WhatsApp messages. Your information likely remains obscure to Facebook and its contractors. But the question is whether the access to allegedly abusive messages will be misused and whether Facebook, which touts end-to-end encryption on its messaging service, has been transparent with users about its ability to review what they send.
Facebook Is Reckless with Your Data. It’s Time to Take It Back
When Facebook learned that the phone numbers, names, locations, and birthdays of more than 500M users had been posted on a public hacking forum, it might have notified each of those users and gotten to work on preventing a similar event from happening again. But Facebook, know that the leaked data could lead to identity theft and other cybersecurity schemes, reportedly took the opposite approach.
Apple’s Tracking Changes Are Only the Beginning of a Massive Shift in Data-Driven Business
Explore Apple's tracking changes and their impact on data-driven business strategies. Learn how businesses can adapt to new data privacy standards and navigate this transformative shift. Read more at Reklaim.
Tech Provides Easy Access to Finances and Entertainment. Why Not Your Data?
Explore how technology simplifies access to finances and entertainment, and why similar accessibility should apply to your data. Discover insights on data privacy and empowerment. Read more at Reklaim.