Techlore Surveillance Report Q&A: Private Shopping Tips for the Holidays
Oct 30, 2024
With the holidays around the corner, discover top tips for private online shopping, including payment masking and strategic mailing methods. Dive into the exciting developments in the Monero cryptocurrency space, as investment funds start to take notice. Learn about the importance of using discreet Wi-Fi names to enhance privacy and hear some entertaining anecdotes on the subject. Finally, unravel the privacy dynamics of home networks, offering insights for everyday users and public figures alike.
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Prefer In-Person Or Mask Payments
- Buy in person when possible to pay cash and avoid online data collection and delays.
- Use payment masking (privacy.com) and email aliases (SimpleLogin/Addy) when buying online to reduce data leakage.
Use A Mailbox To Protect Your Address
- Use a PO box or private mailbox to decouple your home address from deliveries and allow alternate recipient names.
- Consider shipping to an office or private mailbox if your threat model requires stronger address privacy.
Use Payment Masking And Be Ready To Switch
- Lock purchases to single merchants using privacy.com to limit risk from data breaches.
- Expect some sites to reject privacy masks and try alternative retailers if a merchant blocks masked payments.