Jamie

Jamie writes about current issues concerning digital privacy and security and is known to interview leading figures in tech. He also keeps an eye on changes in government censorship and surveillance.

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A warning sign with a syringe in the middle.
4 mins
Here’s what vaccine scams look like
Covid-19 vaccinations are free, but that’s not stopping scammers from trying to get credit card and personal information through phishing and other methods.
Instagram logo drawn in child-like way.
3 mins
Is a kid-friendly Instagram possible?
Facebook has said that an Instagram for 13 and under is on its way. But previous attempts at social media for kids leave room for skepticism.
Magnifying glass over the Tinder logo.
2 mins
Tinder will soon offer background checks on your matches
Tinder parent company Match is teaming up with Garbo to bring background checks to its datings apps. Will it work?
Bandaid on a smartphone
1 min
Don’t post your vaccine cards on social media
Posting pictures of your vaccination card opens you up to identity fraud and scams. Here’s what you can do instead.
Unlocked padlock with a virus on it.
4 mins
1 year on: As Covid-19 raged, our privacy slid
One year after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, we take a look at how it has changed our lives both online and off, for better or worse.
Eye in a cloud.
5 mins
What your internet service provider knows from your online traffic
If you don't encrypt your online traffic, your ISP can potentially see everything. Let’s fix that.
Wifi router with checkmark in the wifi signal.
2 mins
A VPN on your router protects all your home devices
If you’re already using a VPN, you’ll know it comes with many benefits, from keeping your online activity private...
A newspaper with the map outline of Australia split in half.
3 mins
Link tax: How countries are forcing Big Tech to pay for...
Australia has become the first place where Google and Facebook pay for news on their platforms. Other countries want the same.
Internet icon on/off toggle.
3 mins
How to survive an internet shutdown
With internet freedoms on the decline and internet shutdowns on the rise, read this guide on how to survive political internet blackouts.
Web browser split in two.
3 mins
Splinternet: From one internet to multiple webs
The internet was meant to be universal, but countries are changing that by subjecting it to their own laws.
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