IDShield Blog

Getting to know someone online means sharing your personal details. But you must be careful not to overshare because if you do, it could lead to your identity being stolen or your private data being sold. If you’re asking yourself, “is the Tinder app private?” or “are...

Do you know who's selling your data? That can be a difficult question to answer. Credit reporting bureaus are data brokers, but they’re only the tip of the iceberg. Tech companies, credit card companies, marketing agencies and more mine data for their own use, which...

The social media giants of the world are being pressured by people who are getting sick and tired of their personally identifiable information (PII) being shared. They’re losing faith in being able to keep it secure and private. Google is no exception to this as it...

Is Sharing Internet with Neighbors Risky? An identity crisis has hit the world's information technology industry. Big Tech giants like Apple, Amazon and Comcast have taken sides in the debate about whether data indicators like tracking should become more private or...

Dark. Obscure. Shady. Shadowy. Dismal. Spooky. These are just a few of the adjectives that may pop into your head when you hear the term “dark web.” Feel free to add crooked, underhanded, devious, fishy and disreputable to that list. The dark web is a hidden layer of...

What would Dick Tracy think of the devices we wear on our wrists today? Perhaps his circa 1940s two-way wrist radio inspired today's smartwatches, but this vintage comic book hero never gave privacy concerns a thought. Today, that's a valid—even vital—concern. There...

Rarely does a data privacy policy update make headlines, but WhatsApp's new changes taking effect next month have garnered a lot of attention. The changes do no impact personal messages, but individual users must accept the changes to continue using the service....

Have you ever stood on a street corner and handed strangers a leaflet containing your name and Social Security number? Would you share your email address with fellow passengers on a train? What about your ZIP Code? Of course not. Yet every day, you probably throw away...

Image From The Library of Congress Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published As our world evolves and not only embraces but celebrates all communities and races, there have been many news headlines lately that expose people’s anti-Semitism and racist past...

Managing Your Privacy Methods to halt the spread of coronavirus using smartphones have been tossed around since the start of the pandemic to mixed reviews. The concept seemed attractive until experts weighed the potential privacy issues. Health departments decided to...

In the blink of an eye, we have witnessed a massive change in the way Americans identify themselves. No longer are just your driver's license or Social Security card needed. Instead, eyes, ears, noses and even heartbeats are new identifiers tied to a wave of...

You know that shiny new car that’s been calling your name lately? It may become irresistible soon in this era of low-interest rates and few personal rewards, but the technological marvel you have your eye on could spy on you in ways you’ve never imagined. Just like...