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04/19/2018 / By David Williams

People with bad “social credit” in China now banned from using trains, airplanes

China has already thought of a couple of ways of applying their unique “Social Credit System” in order to punish deserving citizens. According to online reports, the country plans to ban certain individuals from boarding airplanes and trains if they are among those who are deemed unworthy based on the Social Credit System. People who […]

04/14/2018 / By David Williams

China readying Social Credit System where citizens receive scores based on their online obedience to the state

China is planning to implement a system wherein its citizens will be ranked and given ratings based on a certain set of specified criteria, like social media activity and online obedience to the state. The system, called the Social Credit System, is said to be in place for a country-wide launch some time in 2020. […]

04/04/2018 / By David Williams

VIOLATED: Facebook’s very own VPN app under “Onavo Protect” keeps tracking users even when turned off

The internet used to be a relatively safe place. As long as you followed certain browsing guidelines, you could be fairly sure that your personal info was safe, and that you didn’t need to worry about shady individuals who were looking to steal it for their own personal gain. And in case your own efforts […]

10/13/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

When you create an online login, BEWARE: Digital services are encroaching on your privacy

In this internet age, everything — from government services, shopping, and banking— can be accessed online. However, you are first required to create an account to use their services. But, you may want to think twice before creating accounts online. Experts warn that online services ask for more personal information than necessary when users sign up for […]

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