How to get rid of My AI on Snapchat

How to get rid of My AI on Snapchat

My AI has become a contentious feature on Snapchat for some. Here's how to be done with it.

On Oct 18, 2023 by Kahron Spearman

A Phone with DuckDuckGo on it. The Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr column logo for 'Your Password Sucks' is in the top right corner.

Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks: Do browsers like DuckDuckGo really keep my online browsing and surfing safer?

If privacy is your biggest concern, using DuckDuckGo is definitely a better option than Google.

On Sep 12, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Meta logo over tax forms

Filed taxes with H&R Block? It told Meta how much money you make

The data shared with Meta included full names, phone numbers, approximate income, and more.

On Jul 12, 2023 by Katherine Huggins

Mark Zuckerberg in front of blue background (l) hand holding phone with Threads logo on white screen (r)

‘Collection page longer than a CVS receipt’: Threads launch is here to remind you Meta still controls all your data

"Data collection page for Threads is longer than a CVS receipt."

On Jul 6, 2023 by Katherine Huggins

A person holding a phone with the words 'Ad Blocker' on it. The Daily Dot web_crawlr column Your Password Sucks logo is in the top left corner.

Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks: How can I stop being bombarded with junk ads?

So what do you do if you don’t want to be served with ads related to your online activity? There are a couple of options.

On Jul 4, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

An Incognito Mode browser. The Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr column logo for Your Password Sucks is in the top left corner.

Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks: Is there any real protection or benefit to using Incognito Mode?

Unfortunately, Incognito Mode isn’t the useful security tool that it may appear to be.

On Jun 20, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Woman says someone hacked into their Owlet baby monitor

‘Get rid of your wifi cameras’: Mom says someone hacked into their child’s Owlet baby monitor, would talk to her son during the night

'This exact situation happened to us and our Owlet went straight in the trash.'

On May 7, 2023 by Brooke Sjoberg

Customer says Delta Airlines leaked their private information to a random email

‘They’ve compromised a ton of data about myself as well as my family’: Customer says Delta Airlines leaked their private information to a random person

'This is a serious data privacy leak on behalf of Delta.'

On Apr 23, 2023 by Braden Bjella

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WhatsApp, Signal threaten to end service in U.K. if Online Safety Bill passes

The companies urged the UK government to 'urgently rethink' its legislation.

On Apr 18, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

US Capitol building with STOP MASS SPYING protest signs being held up

Inside the behind-the-scenes push civil rights groups are making on Capitol Hill to pass data privacy laws

They're keeping the ADPPA alive.

On Apr 4, 2023 by Ben Brody

Hygeia breast pump

EXCLUSIVE: Breast pump company leaves millions of documents exposed—raising concerns over data safety in women’s healthcare

At least 7 million documents were exposed.

On Mar 27, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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European Commission bans TikTok from staff devices over data privacy concerns

The move comes after Congress banned the app on U.S. federal devices last year.

On Feb 23, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

Glenn Youngkin Governor of Virginia speaking into microphone outside

Virginia Republicans work to ensure cops can still have access to your menstrual data

Democrats accuse Republicans of seeking to imprison those obtaining abortions.

On Feb 15, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Americans overwhelmingly want Congress to pass data protection laws

80% believe the data companies collect can cause harm.

On Feb 7, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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Biden will call on Congress to pass strong data privacy protections at State of the Union address

'There should be clear and strict limits on the ability to collect, use, transfer, and maintain our personal data...'

On Feb 7, 2023 by Mikael Thalen