I’ve had conversations with a number of readers during the past few days. It started with their being unhappy that I won’t acknowledge or go into detail about 9/11 conspiracy theories. (Turns out that those who believe in such theories – and it is almost a religious belief, because they won’t listen to, or… Continue reading Civil rights during a crackdown? What civil rights?
Tag: Privacy
Truly scary – electronic surveillance in your home and neighborhood over which you have no control
Bruce Wilds points out that the state and big business have made so many inroads into our personal freedoms that we have very little privacy left. Basically, we’ve freely handed over to them the knowledge they’re going to use to manipulate us. Many people claim they have nothing to hide and use that as… Continue reading Truly scary – electronic surveillance in your home and neighborhood over which you have no control
So much for financial privacy (what’s left of it)
Looks like Big Brother is getting even bigger and more intrusive. The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) warns of a new IRS push for more data on bank accounts and transactions. The proposal would require financial institutions to report information on customer bank accounts to the IRS. This would be an enormous burden… Continue reading So much for financial privacy (what’s left of it)
Communications security when everyone is listening
I’ve had a number of questions from readers about a seeming contradiction in some of the advice I’ve given about personal security and preparations in our current environment. They point out that it’s almost impossible to stop outside forces or agencies “snooping” on our communications with each other – so how is it feasible… Continue reading Communications security when everyone is listening
Beware of ANYTHING like this!!!
I’m obliged to The Intrepid Reporter for putting up this poster for a forthcoming rally in Florida. Clickit to biggit. He notes: OK: First off Anytime I see a poster advertising a “Patriot Rally” I hear “Federally Sponsored Setup” Intel Gathering. No way in hell do I have any interest out of going down… Continue reading Beware of ANYTHING like this!!!
So much for the security of your personal information
Self-described “counter-violence specialist” and security consultant Darren Friesen recently conducted an impromptu experiment. The results were startling. So, here’s a social experiment I tried this morning. I decided to see just how much information I could find out on a random person. As the car in front of me had some interesting bumper stickers,… Continue reading So much for the security of your personal information
A reminder to disable Amazon Sidewalk if you value your privacy
Today, Tuesday, Amazon Sidewalk begins operation. Amazon has made this automatic for all users of its Alexa, Echo and Ring devices and services; you’ll have to deliberately opt out if you don’t want part of your wireless Internet connection to be made available to others. Sidewalk will probably be applied to other Amazon devices and… Continue reading A reminder to disable Amazon Sidewalk if you value your privacy
“Woke” companies may become worse than the Biden administration
We’ve all seen how “woke” companies and corporations have bent the knee to progressive left-wing ideologies, and are actively working to promote them. The antics of Facebook, Twitter and other social media companies before and after last November’s election are too well-known to require comment. Last week saw Coca-Cola and other big companies bend… Continue reading “Woke” companies may become worse than the Biden administration
Your smartphone makes you a valuable source of business information
We know that personal privacy is largely a myth these days, thanks to being tethered to the Internet and electronic devices like smartphones. New cases of our data being used, abused and misused pop up in media reports almost daily. Some people wonder how their information could be of value to anybody. After all,… Continue reading Your smartphone makes you a valuable source of business information
Yet another example of corporate contempt for their customers
The constitution contains various provisions (the so-called “Bill of Rights”) relating to the rights and privileges of citizens and individuals. Among them is the Fourth Amendment, particularly as it relates to “search and seizure”, which requires a judicial warrant in order for one’s property and related information to be searched. Another is the “right… Continue reading Yet another example of corporate contempt for their customers