You may not imagine consumer privacy protection as the epic tale of a great power struggle between scheming houses, but in the world of privacy professionals, a “Game of Thrones”-style drama has been underway, and the European Union is the fabled land of Westeros. As anyone who watches the popular HBO series knows, themes of […]

This post expands on The Privacy Guru’s ongoing look at how artists explore issues of privacy, surveillance, and security. You can catch up on Part 1 here. It’s heartening to see that as privacy and security issues continue to make headlines, artists continue to make art in response. From creative ways to raise privacy awareness […]

(Image Credit – Consumer Reports) Long before there were online product reviews, in the pre-internet age, if you wanted to buy a new appliance or check out the reputation of car brand, there was one gold standard for trusted purchasing advice: Consumer Reports. The nonprofit’s print magazine was a paragon of impartial product and service […]