Should the Government Regulate Social Media?
Should governments regulate social media? Weigh free-speech risks, kids’ safety, privacy, and global models like Section 230 and the EU DSA.
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Phrack Journalists Suspended from Proton Mail
Proton Mail suspended two Phrack journalists' accounts after a CERT alert, then restored them after an outcry. We set out what happened and what each side says.
Social Media Slang: Emoji and Acronym Meanings Teens are Using
Decode teen slang, emojis, and abbreviations used on social media. Plain-English meanings with examples, platform context, and tips for parents and educators.
FTC Targets Facebook: Is Your Family’s Data Building Unsafe AI Worlds for Your Child?
The FTC's 6(b) probe into AI companion chatbots and whistleblower claims against Meta spotlight growing risks to kids' data, safety, and digital footprints.
Planning to Quit Social Media? Stop. Do This First. (4-step guide)
Ready to leave social media? Clean your accounts up, revoke app permissions, and safely deactivate using this simple 4-step privacy guide.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Your Social Media Footprint with Redact
Deleting your social media footprint with Redact takes four steps. Pick your platforms, filter by date or keyword, preview the deletion, then schedule cleanups.
How to Clean Up Your Social Media Footprint Before a Job Search
Employers check your socials first. Audit, delete, and polish your online footprint before you apply. Step-by-step cleanup + Redact.dev to automate fast.
Discord’s August 2025 Policy update: UK ID checks and new ad targeting controls
Discord's August 2025 policy update brought UK ID checks and wider use of your data for ads and Quests. See what's collected and which settings limit it.
What Is a Social Media Footprint and Why It Matters
Learn what a social media footprint is, why it affects jobs, privacy, and compliance, and how to audit and clean it up fast with manual checks or Redact.
The Most Common Scams on Facebook (2025)
Stop Facebook social engineering: spot profile cloning and quiz bait, lock down privacy, and bulk-delete risky posts fast with Redact.
Liking a LinkedIn Post Almost Cost This Person a Job – Social Media Screening
A Reddit user revealed their LinkedIn likes were flagged in a background check, raising questions about privacy, fairness, and the future of hiring.
AI Photo Geo-location: A Dangerous Precedent for Public Privacy
AI tools like GeoSpy can pinpoint the location of a photo in seconds, even without metadata. Learn how this impacts your privacy.
How to Turn Off the New Friends Reels Feature on Instagram
Learn how to turn off the new Friends Reels feature in just a few steps. Our guide shows you exactly where to find the settings to keep your activity private.
Wikipedia Loses Challenge to UK Online Safety Act
Wikipedia lost its High Court challenge to the UK Online Safety Act, but it can return if Ofcom designates it. It matters for editors and their privacy.
ID Verification on YouTube (2025): What It Is, Why It’s Here, and How Australian & UK Laws Are Driving It
How YouTube’s 2025 ID checks work, and why UK & Australian laws demand stricter age assurance.
How to Turn off Instagram Maps
Learn how to turn off Instagram’s new maps feature and stop location sharing entirely. Step-by-step instructions for all devices.
How to Mass Delete Your Yelp Reviews and Comments
Looking to delete Yelp reviews or your account history? Redact lets you bulk delete reviews from Yelp in just a few clicks. Here's how.
How to Delete Your Medium Posts
Delete your Medium posts and messages in bulk, filtering by date, title or text, or wipe your whole Medium history with Redact.