RB28: Choose your favourite online stalker
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08/31/22 • 58 min
The RadioBros tread through the various 'analytical' technologies that track your activities. Starting from cookies it gets a little scary, but some tools are presented that help. Then there's that thing with DuckDuckGo and Microsoft
References:
- The Cookie Law
- ICO: What is the 'legitimate interest' basis?
- gdpr.eu: What is GDPR?
- TechRadar: Google is charging ahead with its plan to replace cookies
- The Guardian: What is Cambridge Analytica?
- PixelPrivacy: Browser fingerprinting
- Browser Leaks
- The Register: DuckDuckGo tries to explain why its browsers won't block some Microsoft web trackers
- DuckDuckGo and Microsoft's statement about the situation: DuckDuckGo's statement
- Wired: All the Ways Google Tracks You - And How to Stop It
Tools/utilities mentioned:
Hold the press, shortly after recording the episode DuckDuckGo released a statement regarding steps taken to improve on their tracker protections. Read more here: spreadprivacy.com/more-privacy-and-transparency
The RadioBros tread through the various 'analytical' technologies that track your activities. Starting from cookies it gets a little scary, but some tools are presented that help. Then there's that thing with DuckDuckGo and Microsoft
References:
- The Cookie Law
- ICO: What is the 'legitimate interest' basis?
- gdpr.eu: What is GDPR?
- TechRadar: Google is charging ahead with its plan to replace cookies
- The Guardian: What is Cambridge Analytica?
- PixelPrivacy: Browser fingerprinting
- Browser Leaks
- The Register: DuckDuckGo tries to explain why its browsers won't block some Microsoft web trackers
- DuckDuckGo and Microsoft's statement about the situation: DuckDuckGo's statement
- Wired: All the Ways Google Tracks You - And How to Stop It
Tools/utilities mentioned:
Hold the press, shortly after recording the episode DuckDuckGo released a statement regarding steps taken to improve on their tracker protections. Read more here: spreadprivacy.com/more-privacy-and-transparency
Previous Episode
RB27: The one with the bow tie
Oh no. The podcast got hijacked by non-other than Chuck Tomasi. A two time author, co-host and producer of a number of podcasts (including for ServiceNow) and is a ServiceNow legend. Let the shenanigans begin.
Chuck's shameless plugs:
- Chuck's Website: chucktomasi.com
- Chuck's podcasts: chuckchat.com
- Podcasting for Dummies: amzn.to/3PGEYnG (not an affiliate link)
Apps mentioned by Chuck:
- Audacity: audacityteam.org
- ScreenFlow: telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htm
- Amphetamine on Mac App Store
- Evernote: evernote.com
Other references:
- Alfred for Mac: alfredapp.com
- Clipy (clipboard manager for mac): clipy-app.com
Next Episode
RB29: The one with two Dans
In this episode the Radio Bros are joined by another Dan. This Dan specialises in cybersecurity and let's say this interview is an eye opener, from talking about his project with IoT and staying safe online.
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