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Category Archives: Blog

Is this password manager any good?

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Kris Constable

I’ve been asked this question countless times over the last couple decades, perhaps because I used to be responsible for cracking weak passwords for a company managing 6 figures worth of people (passwords), so I’m writing this here to have Continue reading Is this password manager any good?→

Posted in Blog, Tech Tip

Privacy, Security, and Technology Market Research

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Kris Constable

In order to be effective as possible, we must always be aware of what the biggest problems organizations are having. In our case, regarding your privacy, security, or technology needs. One of the ways I do this, is by soliciting Continue reading Privacy, Security, and Technology Market Research→

Posted in Blog, Market Research, News

Secure Communication Tools

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Kris Constable

I often get asked which secure communication tools I recommend. I’m writing this as a condensed master of list of previous articles I’ve written. Messaging, Voice, and Video (1:1) Free email solutions Zoom alternative: https://meet.jit.si (group video chat) For advanced Continue reading Secure Communication Tools→

Posted in Blog, Tech Tip, Technology

Canadian Privacy iAMA 5 years later

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Kris Constable

5 years ago, I pulled together some of Canada’s top privacy experts, and we did a Reddit “As us anything” (AuA) about the Canadian privacy landscape. I’ve spoken with our friends at Reddit, and we’re going to do another on Continue reading Canadian Privacy iAMA 5 years later→

Posted in Blog, Canada, Engage, News, Privacy

Requesting your personal data from a company

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Kris Constable

There are now several privacy laws (Canada – PIPEDA/PIPA, EU – GDPR, California – CCPA) that allow individuals to request their personal information. There was recently an article in Vice from someone who requested their personal data from Clearview AI, Continue reading Requesting your personal data from a company→

Posted in Blog, Canada, Engage, GDPR, Privacy, Tech Tip

Identity Theft in Canada

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Kris Constable

I’m no longer associated with Canada’s ID Theft Support Centre, which ran out of funding years ago, but I still regularly get asked for help by victims. Listen in to hear my recommended steps, and then follow the links below: Continue reading Identity Theft in Canada→

Posted in Blog, Canada

Two-factor Authentication (2fa)

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Kris Constable

In this audio clip I talk about the three factors of authentication, and some solutions you can use regarding 2fa to protect your accounts. I start the clip by talking about the multi-factors of authentication — what you know, what Continue reading Two-factor Authentication (2fa)→

Posted in Blog, Security, Tech Tip, Technology

Time to (re-)evaluate your cookie and consent management platform

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Kris Constable

If you have a website that uses cookies, you’re likely aware of the European Cookie Law. What started as an EU Directive, by May 2011 it was adopted by all EU countries, and mandated that EU citizens who visit your Continue reading Time to (re-)evaluate your cookie and consent management platform→

Posted in Blog, GDPR, Privacy, Tech Tip

Changes to SimpleTax

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Kris Constable

If you’re using SimplexTax and follow this blog because you prioritize on your privacy, you likely want to take the following steps immediately: Login to your account, and go to the account page. Uncheck “Anonymous usage data” and “Your tax Continue reading Changes to SimpleTax→

Posted in Blog, Canada, Transparancy

Opt-out of credit card companies selling your data for marketing purposes.

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Kris Constable

Please read the entire article before clicking on any of the links, and I’ll explan why. We’ll start with VISA, which has an opt-out form. Remember you’ll have to do this again for any new card number you get, and Continue reading Opt-out of credit card companies selling your data for marketing purposes.→

Posted in Blog

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