Turn off these default smartphone settings to protect your privacy

Our smartphones are amazing little machines. But did you know that these devices can collect a lot of personal data about our usage habits by default without us even knowing? It’s true. Manufacturers and app makers are collecting …

The Top CREDO Tips of 2022 (part 2): Stop robocalls, protect your data and so much more

As we say a fond farewell to 2022, it’s that time again to revisit the most popular phone and tech tips from the year! From stopping annoying robocalls, protecting your personal data from the prying eyes of your …

How to stop smartphone apps from collecting your personal data

Smartphone apps can collect a whole lot of data about you:  Your name and email address, location history, personal contacts, photos and videos, purchases, health and fitness data, financial information, browsing and search history, your IP address and …

Security and Privacy Tips for People Seeking An Abortion

With the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, many people are rightfully worried about accessing abortion services while protecting their digital privacy and security. We felt it was extremely important to share this article, with …

Start using two-factor authentication right now to protect yourself from hackers

Here at CREDO, protecting your privacy is a core value of our company. Your personal data isn’t for sale, and we work to protect your data from government intrusion. But your personal data is at risk in other …

Our October grantees thank you for your support

Each month, CREDO members vote on how we distribute funding to three incredible nonprofits. Those small actions add up – with one click, you can help fund groups working to fighting for climate justice, online privacy rights and …

Vote for Center for Biological Diversity, Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Innocence Project this October

Every month, CREDO members vote to distribute our monthly donation to three incredible progressive causes – and every vote makes a difference. This October, you can support climate justice, online privacy rights and civil rights by voting to …

CREDO Tip: 5 secure messaging apps to keep your conversations private

“If I’m not breaking the law, why do I care if someone reads my messages? I have nothing to hide.”  We’ve heard a lot of versions of this conversation here at CREDO. And the reality is, even if …

For privacy and security, get a VPN for your phone

Here at CREDO, protecting our members’ privacy rights is a top priority. We’ve fought the government in court to protect our members’ privacy rights and worked to repeal spying programs like the Patriot Act. There are also steps …

How to protect yourself from Google’s Sensorvault surveillance program

It’s a scary thought: You and your friends are marching for gun control, climate action or social justice when a crime happens a mile or two away. Now you and the thousands of people who attended are suspects. …