How to Prevent Companies From Collecting Your Personal Data Without Consent
By
Kim Key
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Summary
This article provides advice on how to prevent companies and hackers from collecting personal data without consent. It covers privacy tools such as hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps, and ad-blocking software, along with tips for staying safe online. The content is written by a PCMag journalist who specializes in privacy and tech reporting.
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We tell you how to keep corporations (and hackers) from collecting data without your consent.
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