Scrub Before You Submit: Visa Screenings and the Rise of Social Media Background Checks by the Trump Admin Applying for a U.S. visa in 2025 means more than just paperwork and an interview. Consular officers are now reviewing your social media accounts as part of the screening process, adding a new layer of scrutiny that […]

Virtual Private Networks promise to cloak your traffic, but many privacy-savvy VPN users ignore the logging policies of their VPN providers. A single retained IP address or timestamp can de-anonymize everything you do online. Below, we dissect the latest audits, police raids and subpoena battles of the world’s biggest VPNs so you can see whose […]

There is a growing trend among world governments – demanding access to the social media accounts of immigrants and visa applicants. This should send a chilling message to any privacy-conscious individual. Social media auditing at the border is effectively a digital strip search and has far-reaching implications for everyone’s privacy (not just immigrants). Your right […]

In a significant development for your digital privacy, Meta has settled a landmark lawsuit in the UK, agreeing to stop targeting a human rights campaigner with personalized ads.  Tanya O’Carroll’s case against Meta highlights the growing importance of managing your digital footprint and understanding your rights regarding data privacy. Understand the background and implications of the […]