Last year at this time (2016), I wrote about my Privacy Resolutions for the upcoming year and some goals that I hoped to accomplish in the pursuit of better personal OPSEC. I encouraged others to reflect and identify new areas to focus on that could improve their stance on privacy over the next 12 months. Some of the areas I chose to focus on this past year included re-reading and studying “the basics”, many of which are outlined in The…
Privacy is a huge topic and knowing where to start can be overwhelming. This week Justin Carroll and I sit down to discuss how to overcome analysis paralysis and develop a plan to reclaim your right to privacy. Subscribe at: RSS iTunes Google Stitcher SHOW NOTES INTRO Follow-up on our Wi-Fi episode Article about Wi-Fi probing System76 Linux Laptops MAIN TOPIC Understanding the threats to your privacy The concept of compartmentalization Defining your privacy priorities and privacy non-negotiables Managing…
In a previous article I discussed how people who qualify as a public official or law enforcement officer can reference State laws in their letters to data brokers and people search websites to assist them with removing their personal information. If you are a qualified individual who can utilize these laws to help achieve faster compliance and more advanced opt-outs, I encourage you to articulate this in the letters and emails you send to companies who are exposing your personal…
A while back I shared my collection of links to take control your mail (HERE). If you have not yet visited that article, I highly recommend taking the time to rearrange how your mail is handled, remove yourself from marketing lists, and compartmentalize your address as part of an overall strategy to reduce how often your real name and physical address are used together. This past week I recorded another podcast with co-host Justin Carroll to discuss these mail control…
This week I sat down with friends Jason, Jesse, Michael and Justin for a round-table discussion of privacy and security issues. Had a lot of fun talking about current privacy issues and also reviewing the last fifty episodes of The Complete Privacy & Security Podcast. Something in here for everyone, so take a listen! Play below or Subscribe at: RSS / iTunes / Google / Stitcher Listen to previous episodes at https://privacy-training.com/podcast.html
I often tell people that learning about privacy and security is like going to a salad bar. When you attend a live training about these subjects or begin to explore the large number of topics that are related to this endeavor, it can be a bit overwhelming. With so many options and choices to consider, how does a person decide where to begin? Hence the salad bar analogy. There are decisions to made at every turn along the way. What…
Here is the latest information from reputable sources on the massive Equifax breach from this past week. I encourage everyone to review the information, stay informed, and take proactive steps to protect your personal information. A recent podcast about this breach is embedded below which discusses important actions a person can take, and also a free credit freeze tutorial is included in the notes below. Unfortunately, this latest breach will not be the last. Breach at Equifax May Impact 143M…
Last year I wrote an article (here) which detailed a way to set up your phone strategy with enhancements to privacy & security in mind. Since that time, I have received numerous emails with questions and feedback on the solutions I set up. I decided to post an update to my strategy and highlight some of the changes I have made over the past year. I am going to leave the original article untouched so that readers can compare the…
During a recent trip out of town, I met with a real estate broker to inquire about home prices in the area and also get a contact for a local attorney who may be able to help with purchasing property in a non-traditional, private manner. The broker I met worked for a well known firm, one that caters to high end clients worldwide. For the purpose of this article, her name was “Megan”, and she proved to be very knowledgeable…
The following information was originally posted to the Privacy-Training blog earlier today. In a previous post, I discussed FamilyTreeNow and how that website has very accurate details about most Americans, including home addresses, telephone numbers, emails, family members, and other personal information. An option to remove your data from FamilyTreeNow is available, which was already discussed here. Recently, a site that appears to offer a clone of that data has emerged at TruePeopleSearch.com. Even more interesting, the data that was…