Facebook wants you to believe that they’re philanthropists. They project the image that their prime directive is to keep people together, uniting them through social media and bridging communication gaps throughout the world. Many people in areas where the internet is not easily accessible or mobile data is prohibitively...
Facebook has now released their new “cryptocurrency” Libra to a very mixed reception. Now, let’s be clear. Libra can’t really be called a cryptocurrency in the traditional sense of the word for several reasons. For one, Facebook is legally required to censor transactions if requested. Bitcoin has largely...
Austria is looking to create online accountability for internet users like that of China’s social network ID verification. In China, various forums are required to verify and authenticate users and their real-life identities. Government spokespeople for the Chinese government have explained the rationale behind the law as being a...
Data is everywhere in our modern internet addicted world, and companies aren’t afraid to take it in order to increase profits. It’s up to you, the end consumer, to be aware of these companies and how they operate so you can protect your personal data. However, while it’...
