Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast Going on a Data Diet
Aug 25, 2025
Dive into the digital world as the hosts dissect the risks of online accounts and the concept of a 'data diet' to enhance your privacy. Learn about critical security flaws in Dell laptops and the potential privacy breaches with Meta scanning your photos. The discussion also highlights the struggles with data brokers and the impacts of the new EU chat control law. Plus, uncover the truth about car theft myths linked to privacy technology, and navigate the alarming vulnerabilities found in controversial dating apps.
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Remove Yourself From National Public Data
- Search National Public Data for your name and use their opt-out form to request removal.
- Consider third-party services like Easy Opt-Outs to streamline removing your personal data from brokers.
Data Brokers Often Ignore Access Rights
- Many data brokers ignore legal access requests, undermining privacy laws like the CCPA.
- Enforcement gaps mean rights without teeth fail unless agencies or courts hold brokers accountable.
Check Ioniq 5 Security Upgrade Requirement
- Ioniq 5 owners in the UK should check if their vehicle needs Hyundai's paid 49-pound security upgrade.
- Push manufacturers and insurers for accountability when defects force paid security fixes under warranty.