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Data Brokers — How to make billions from other people's data

An invisible industry knows your illnesses, debts and whereabouts — without you ever consenting. 65 sources, Germany focus: SCHUFA, AZ Direct, Databroker Files.

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The Internet Kill Switch

On 8 January 2026, Iran cut the internet for 87 million people — within hours. How does it work technically? And could something like this happen in Germany?

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Algorithmic Discrimination: when software decides unfairly

Credit scores, AI job applications, predictive policing — algorithms systematically disadvantage certain groups. What it means, what rights you have, and what the EU AI Act changes.

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Klarna & your data — what the payments giant collects

111 million users, $180 million in ad revenue — and confirmed data sales. Klarna knows your banking movements and lets AI pass judgement on your finances.

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Google Photos vs. Apple Photos — the privacy comparison

Google scans your images for advertising and trains AI models with them. Apple processes on-device. A fact-based comparison with clear alternatives for both platforms.

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What is a Password Manager? — basics explained

How password managers work, why AES-256 and the zero-knowledge principle matter — and why Bitwarden and KeePassXC are trustworthy choices.

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Away from Google Passwords — step by step

How to export your saved passwords from Google Chrome and import them into Bitwarden or KeePassXC — with instructions, security tips, and an explanation of the master password.

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Google & Android: 340 location transmissions a day

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