Even when it's idle, your smartphone is transmitting certain information to the device manufacturer, says NordVPN. Here's why you might want to limit some of this data.

If identification isn’t enough, you can set the iPhone to block notifications for any number not in your personal network.

A tool called DROP lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by ...

The system, known as the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, or DROP, has been in the works for years, mandated by a 2023 ...

The new tool delivers privacy instructions to every registered data broker at once. Launched on Jan. 1, it is open to all California residents.

The California Privacy Protection Agency kicked off 2026 by launching a tool that state residents can use to make data ...