[ DuckDuckGo Privacy Weekly ] For May 7, 2020

• Want to see what Twitter *thinks* they know about you? Stuart Langridge found this enlightening page listing your so-called interests. Although you can't stop the data collection completely, you can stop personalization based on it: Settings → Content preferences [twitter.com]
• This quiz from the EFF gives you an idea of which US government agencies may have access to your photo for facial recognition purposes, without you ever having to opt in or give consent. [whohasyourface.org]
• Android user? Wirecutter has steps you can take to improve your privacy, including:
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Set a strong passcode
  • Consider a third-party messaging app
  [thewirecutter.com]
  (Side note: You can boost your privacy further with our app.)
• Using Zoom? There are new features in place to better protect your privacy & keep trolls out, e.g.:
  • Turn off chat autosave
  • Turn off attention tracking
  • Keep the meeting ID private
  [eff.org]
  We have suggestions for Zoom alternatives too.
• Sites like Quibi inadvertently leaked users' email addresses. “…entering your email address while signing up for a new service […] can lead to companies like Google, Facebook & Twitter keeping tabs on your browsing and shopping habits too.“ — Zach Edwards [engadget.com]
• With kids online more, Leah Plunkett calls on companies to:
  1. Switch default settings to not collect or share info.
  2. Be more transparent about privacy practices.
  3. Be proactive about safeguarding children.
  We think these should apply to everyone, not just children. [cnn.com]

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