Must-listen Podcast Episodes About Online Privacy

Staff picks for podcast episodes about online privacy

Top 5 podcast episodes about online privacy Over the past five seasons, Firefox's IRL: Online Life is Real Life podcast has delved into what privacy violations are happening on the internet, who they're happening to, why they keep happening, and importantly, how we can all take steps to reclaim our privacy online. Below, we're pleased to share a staff-curated list of the top 5 IRL podcast episodes we've produced about online privacy. 1. The "Privacy Policy" Policy Privacy policies are generally long and dense. Why do they exist in the first place? Do they actually protect you? What can we do to make them better? Listen now » 2. Making Privacy Law Explore the recent history of Big Tech regulation in Europe and learn about what's on the horizon for privacy law in the U.S. and around the globe. Listen now » 3. Privacy or Profit - Why Not Both? Is the choice — privacy or profit — a false dilemma? Meet the people who have built profitable tech businesses while also respecting our privacy. Listen now » 4. Your Password is the Worst We should hold companies accountable for better security, but we also need to hold ourselves accountable for good password hygiene. Learn why passwords matter, and what makes a good one. Listen now » 5. The Surveillance Economy Big Tech companies collect so much personal data for profit that they're changing the fundamentals of our economy and even our way of life. Listen now » Already listened to these episodes? No worries. We have a longer list of our favorite online privacy episodes here. What is the IRL Podcast? Our online life is real life. We walk, talk, work, LOL and even love on the Internet – but we don't always treat it like real life. Host Manoush Zomorodi explores this disconnect with stories from the wilds of the Web, and gets to the bottom of online issues that affect us all. Whether it's privacy breaches, closed platforms, hacking, fake news, or cyber bullying, we the people have the power to change the course of the Internet, keeping it ethical, safe, weird, and wonderful for everyone. IRL is an original podcast from Firefox, the tech company that believes privacy isn't a policy. It's a right. You're receiving this email because you subscribed to Firefox News. You can unsubscribe or manage your communication preferences at any time. Join Firefox  |  Go Mobile 331 E. Evelyn Ave. Mountain View, California, USA 94041 Legal • Privacy