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Top tips: How to protect your privacy online

You open Instagram and the first post is an ad for a smart refrigerator. What a happy coincidence; you and your partner were just discussing getting one for your new home! After you get over the initial excitement of having experienced such an unlikely event, it slowly dawns on you that there’s more at play than coincidence. In the present age, data is akin to gold, and seemingly everyone is trying to get their grubby little hands on yours.

Residential vs. Datacenter Proxy: A Comprehensive Comparison

Proxies play a transformative role in expanding the possibilities of internet usage. While both datacenter and residential proxies offer the benefit of hiding your real IP address and ensuring online privacy, they also have additional features that set them apart. In this article, we will delve into the details of these proxies, highlighting their differences and helping you make an informed choice.

Deciphering the Differences: Proxy vs. VPN

When it comes to fortifying the privacy and security of your internet connection, proxies and VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) typically emerge as the go-to options. Both these tools excel at safeguarding your online identity, leading many businesses, institutions, and individuals to use them interchangeably. However, they operate quite distinctively. To decide on the most suitable tool for your browsing requirements, it’s vital to comprehend their differences.

Privacy Concerns: Data Usage vs. Data Harvesting and Security

Join us in this insightful video as we delve into the core issue surrounding data privacy: is the problem primarily how data is utilized, or is it the act of harvesting and potentially insecure handling of data? We examine the importance of clearly defining the purpose for which data is collected and the need for robust security measures to safeguard sensitive information. When organizations exceed the boundaries of their intended use, questions arise about the potential misuse of data and the violation of our privacy rights. Let's navigate this complex terrain together and explore the critical role of accountability in ensuring data is used responsibly.

Understanding Proxies: The Four Principal Use Cases

The function of a proxy can be likened to that of a mediator between a device and the internet at large. By substituting your IP address with its own, a proxy intercepts and manages all of your traffic. Using a separate IP address can be advantageous for several reasons. For instance, proxy servers afford the user more governance over their internet access, offering control over the amount of data that websites and services can acquire about you.

Proxy Servers: An Overview and Comprehensive Guide

While web browsing is a common activity, it seldom ensures privacy. Given the pervasive tracking mechanisms employed by websites and applications, individuals and businesses are turning towards proxy servers to safeguard their privacy. One can consider residential proxies as the foremost line of defense in maintaining online anonymity. However, proxy servers do more than just conceal your online identity; they offer an array of benefits that enable you to explore the internet without inhibitions.

Your Shopping List for Security & Privacy Program Essentials

Whether your org is about to begin its journey for SOC 2, or you’re planning to wrangle up more standards (think ISO 27001, CMMC, and HIPAA, to name a few), the set of tools and software you have in place can be make-or-break. We asked our customers what their recommended tools were, and compiled your shopping list for security and privacy program essentials. Tools or services marked with * denotes a partner or integration.

Rolling out our privacy-preserving telemetry system

Back in March, we shared our plan to develop a privacy-preserving telemetry system that will help us build an even better 1Password. The goal was simple: to better understand how people are using 1Password, where they’re getting stuck, and which updates we should be focusing on first.

ChatGPT and Data Privacy

In April 2023, German artist Boris Eldagsen won the open creative award for his photographic entry entitled, Pseudomnesia: The Electrician. But, the confusing part of the event for the judges and the audience was that he refused to receive the award. The reason was that the photograph was generated by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool.