Privacy, memory & digital ownership.
Independent perspectives from the team building daftei — on keeping your photos, files and memories yours.
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What Happens to Your Photos When You Delete a Dating App
OkCupid secretly gave 3 million user photos to a facial recognition firm. Here's how long dating apps keep your images—and what 'delete' really means.
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What to Do Before Handing Your Phone to a Repair Shop
University research found 6 in 16 repair technicians access private photos without permission. Here's how to protect your data before any device repair.
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Your Smart TV Takes a Screenshot Every Two Seconds. Here's Why.
ACR technology lets smart TV makers log every show, ad, and film you watch and sell that data to advertisers. Samsung settled an ACR lawsuit in 2026.
8 min read → - how-to
How to Read App Store Privacy Labels Before You Install
Apple and Google now require apps to disclose what data they collect before you install. Here's how to actually read those labels and what to watch for.
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Connecticut's AI Disclosure Law: What It Means for Your Data
Connecticut became the first US state to require companies to disclose AI training use of your data. Here's what changed today, and how to use the new right.
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COPPA 2.0: What the New Teen Privacy Law Means for Families
The US Senate passed COPPA 2.0, extending online privacy protections to teens under 17 and banning targeted ads to minors. Here's what changes and what doesn't.
10 min read → - how-to
How to Plan Your Digital Estate Before It's Too Late
A step-by-step guide to taking stock of your digital accounts, designating data heirs, and making sure your personal archive is handled on your terms after you die.
11 min read → - security
Zero-Knowledge vs. Server-Side Encryption: An Honest Guide
Cloud storage services all claim encryption, but 'encrypted' means very different things. Here's what zero-knowledge and server-side AES-256 actually protect you from.
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Your Car Collects More Data Than Your Phone
Modern connected cars track location, driving habits, voice commands, and more — then sell it to data brokers. What's collected and how to limit it.
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The Hidden Data in Every PDF and Word File You Share
PDFs and Word docs silently carry your name, edit history, and more. Here's exactly what metadata is exposed when you share a document and how to clean it.
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What Phone Repair Shops Can Access — And How to Stop Them
Technicians have documented access to photos and files during repairs. Here's exactly what to back up, wipe, and lock before handing your phone over.
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Your Smart TV Is Watching You Back: How to Stop It
Smart TVs use ACR to capture what you watch every 500ms and sell the data. Here's what it is, who does it, and exactly how to turn it off.
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