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4/ The safety goal behind this system is legitimate, but it raises real privacy concerns. Do you think the tradeoff is worth it? allaboutcookies.org/eu-mandatory-d…

3/ This isn't hypothetical. In 2024, the NYT reported GM, Honda, Acura, Kia, Hyundai, and Mitsubishi shared driver data with brokers LexisNexis and Verisk, who sold it to insurers as "risk scores." One driver's premium jumped 21%.

1/ Starting July 2026, every new car sold in the EU must include a driver monitoring camera aimed at your face. Look away too long and it flashes a warning light and sounds an alert.

For now, a VPN can help some users sidestep the prompt. But as more countries pass age verification laws, that window may close. This is the direction the internet is heading. allaboutcookies.org/new-reddit-age… #OnlinePrivacy #DataPrivacy #AgeVerification

Reddit's CEO has said government ID is their "least preferred" option and that the platform designs these systems so Reddit itself doesn't receive your ID or link it to your account. That's worth noting, but it doesn't eliminate third-party risk.

Reddit is asking some users to verify their age with a government ID or selfie. 🧵

Full breakdown here, including how to respond if you think your phone is already compromised: allaboutcookies.org/hacked-phones-… Source: ITRC 2026 Trends in Identity Report

What actually protects you: → Update your OS. Most hacks exploit already-patched flaws. → Password manager + unique passwords everywhere → Authenticator app for 2FA (not SMS) → PIN on your carrier account to block SIM swaps → Comprehensive identity monitoring

The identity theft threat just shifted and most people haven't caught up. A new report found hacked phones now outpace scams as the #1 cause of identity theft for adults 35–64. Unauthorized device access jumped 78% year over year. Here's what changed and what to do about it 🧵

A surveillance law Congress may renew could have unexpected implications for VPN users. If you use a VPN for privacy, this debate is worth watching. allaboutcookies.org/section-702-vp… #Privacy #VPN #FISA702 #CyberSecurity

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