What does it actually mean when a company says, “We do not sell your data”?
Experts say the privacy promise—ubiquitous in online services and apps—obscures the truth about how companies use personal data
The downside to surveilling your neighbors
In one town, police say products like Nextdoor and Ring are helping fight crime. But racism and vigilantism are pervasive on safety platforms
The secret bias hidden in mortgage-approval algorithms
Even accounting for factors lenders said would explain disparities, people of color are denied mortgages at significantly higher rates than White people
Should doxing be illegal?
Several states are trying to crack down on the harassment tactic
Anti-Semitic merchandise persists on Pinterest, despite restrictions
The Markup found dozens of pins containing hateful content, which raises questions about the platform’s moderation strategy
What are the pitfalls of investing in cryptocurrency?
Volatile markets, no regulation, and a host of sketchy financial products make investing in cryptocurrency a little like playing the lottery.
Is the cookie web tracker dying?
The internet’s original data collection tool is still ubiquitous, even as the web moves away from it