Privacy Privacy Mythbusting #6: Security equals privacy. (Nope!) When we talk about online privacy, we often hear responses like: “I’m protected by my antivirus software, spam filter, etc.” While security software is important in staying safe online,
Privacy Privacy Mythbusting #5: I own my personal information. (Not as much as you think.) When you sign up for a website, you’re often presented with a “Terms of Service” that outlines how your data is collected and used. But, did you know that
Privacy Privacy Mythbusting #4: I can’t be identified just by browsing a website. (If only!) When we first released our study on private browsing modes, a lot of people were shocked to see that websites could still track them even when they blocked cookies and
Privacy DuckDuckGo's Privacy Mythbusting #3: Anonymized data is safe, right? (Er, no.) Companies often tell you that sharing your data is safe because they “anonymize” it by first removing or obfuscating your personal information. However, this depersonalization leads to only partial anonymity,
Privacy DuckDuckGo's Privacy Mythbusting #2: My password keeps me safe. (Not necessarily!) If you’ve ever used the same password on more than one website, then your accounts may be compromised due to data leaks. Once a hacker gets your login information
Privacy DuckDuckGo's Privacy Mythbusting #1: Nobody else cares about privacy! When was the last time you spoke with your friends or family about Internet privacy? Sadly, for most people, the answer is never. In general, people believe that only a
