This week, I’m back from vacation and diving into the madness that unfolded while I was away.
We’re breaking down:
Google’s not-so-private location tracking (even after opt-outs)
Amazon’s silent collection of voice data
Louis Vuitton’s data breach fallout
McDonald’s job applicant leak (and what it says about job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed)
And a first look at Clarity—my new Terms of Service analyzer app
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🔧 Tools Mentioned in the Episode
📸 Exif Data Tools (Metadata Scrubbing)
🛰️ GPS Spoofing Apps
🔐 DNS/Network Filtering
NextDNS – Encrypted DNS + advanced tracker/ad blocking for all devices
📬 Private Email Aliases
ProtonMail / Proton Pass – Secure email with built-in aliasing + identity protection
🧠 Bonus Resources
The Personal Privacy Planner — Build your own privacy-first system step-by-step
Buy Me a Coffee ☕ — Support the mission, keep the podcast ad-free, and help fund projects like Clarity
💬 Engage with the Show
What story hit hardest this week?
Are we entering a new phase of corporate surveillance—or just getting better at spotting it?
And what features would you want in a privacy tool like Clarity?
Let me know in the comments or message me securely me on Signal - btfprivacy.87
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