UK Facebook users set to switch to US terms in 2021

Users will have to re-agree to new Terms of Service, which have changed as a result of stringent EU privacy laws. [[post-object type=”divider” /]] Facebook users in the United Kingdom will need to sign a new Terms of Service agreement at some point in the next six months, removing them…

The Top Christmas Movies and Where to Watch Them Online

The best way to get into a truly festive mood is to enjoy a good, old-fashioned Christmas movie. Seeing the lights, the snowfall, decorated trees, and listening to beautifully sung Christmas carols can be hypnotizing – especially with a mug of home-made mulled wine! In this guide, we show you…

NordVPN vs ExpressVPN – Which service should you choose

Choosing a VPN service can be tricky. Even when you have narrowed it down to just a handful of providers, picking between them can be confusing. At ProPrivacy, we have devised a solution to this problem. In this NordVPN vs ExpressVPN article, we pitch two market-leading providers against each other…

What's on BBC iPlayer this Christmas

Although this Christmas might be a little different to those that have come before it, one thing that won’t change will be the wealth of Christmas content coming to BBC iPlayer for the holiday season.  This guide will tell you everything you need to know about what’s on BBC iPlayer…

US States Bring Action Against Google Claiming Wide-Scale Anti-Trust Practices

Breaking: A lawsuit filed against Google in the Eastern District Court of Texas alleges that the company entered into a secret agreement with Facebook designed to block rival ad exchanges and manipulate online advertising auctions. [[post-object type=”divider” /]] According to the 130-page document, Google and Facebook colluded in order to…

U.S. FTC orders Facebook, TikTok and Twitter to share details of data gathering practices

The United States Federal Trade Commission has demanded Facebook, TikTok, Twitter and several other widely-used social media companies reveal exactly how they use their user’s data.  [[post-object type=”divider” /]] Facebook-owned Whatsapp, Amazon, ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Reddit, Snapchat and Google’s YouTube have also been recipients of requests for more information on…

VPN Demand Spikes in 2020: Interactive Map

VPN Demand Spikes in 2020: Worldwide Usage of Privacy Tools Increases [[post-object type=”authors” authors=”sean,39″ /]] It would be an understatement to describe 2020 as a tumultuous year. There is no question that the global pandemic and its devastating impact across the world has been the dominant…

Best VPNs for Xbox Series X and S

November proved an exciting month for gamers, not least thanks to Microsoft’s launch of the Xbox Series X.  If you’ve been swayed by the hype and got your hands on one, it’s important to remember that any gaming experience can be massively enhanced by a VPN. This article details exactly…

In-car tracking for Insurance is a Huge Invasion of Privacy

Insurance companies around the world are increasingly relying on apps to track people as they drive their vehicles. For unsuspecting drivers keen on lowering their insurance premiums, uptake has been accelerating – raising concerns over heightened levels of consumer surveillance and how it might affect those individuals in the long…