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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Band-aid over a phone with the EU logo.
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The EU wants you to have the ‘right to repair’ your...

The EU wants to make it easier for you to upgrade and repair your devices on your own, instead of having to replace them with brand new ones.
A laptop with a dollar sign crossed out.
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Free things you can do online when you’re stuck at home

From museums and art galleries to games and newspapers, here’s a list of things to do online when you’re stuck at home.
A face mask being recorded on a computer screen.
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Countries are using greater surveillance measures to track Covid-19. What are...

Heightened global concerns over the novel coronavirus have compelled countries to implement measures such as flight suspensions, mandatory quarantine...
Android phone with app permissions for YouTube.
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How to change app permissions on your devices

When downloading an app to your device, sometimes a message pops up to request permissions that the app would...
Two people working in a coffee shop and at home
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How to work from home: Keeping safe and sane while remote

The coronavirus outbreak has prompted a lot of companies, including Google and Apple, to recommend their employees work from...
Google's terms of service with yes and no buttons.
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Google is trying to make its new terms of service more...

NOTE: This post was originally published on March 6, 2020 If you’ve googled something at some point in the last...
Tiled CA certificates.
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Let’s Encrypt has issued a billion certificates, securely encrypting nearly 200...

An effortless way to check whether the site you just logged on to maintains an encrypted connection is whether...
Face ID scans with checkmarks next to them
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Facial recognition works even when you’re covering your face

Until recently, facial recognition software needed to scan your entire face in order to attempt to identify you. That...
Google search results page with whatsapp icons showing WhatsApp links..
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Google was publicly indexing your private WhatsApp groups, and no one...

The loophole for the messaging app was only spotlighted recently, but it’s not clear how long they were publicly searchable.
Map with a red location drop pin.
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An open-source alternative to Google Maps

Google knows a lot about you. From your search history to everything you ask your voice assistant, the tech...
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