NBTV: Your Money, Your Data, Your Life

Naomi Brockwell
NBTV: Your Money, Your Data, Your Life

NBTV: Your Money; Your Data; Your Life. Welcome to the worlds of Digital Privacy, Tech, Scientific Innovation, and Cryptocurrency. NBTV is hosted by Naomi Brockwell: tech journalist, producer for 19-times emmy award-winning journalist John Stossel, and host of Coindesk daily show "The Hash".

  1. She Said "Don’t Write That Down." The Doctor Did Anyway.

    6 DAYS AGO

    She Said "Don’t Write That Down." The Doctor Did Anyway.

    https://youtu.be/1PeAfNBNARI https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Doctor-privacy:4 Why doesn’t your doctor’s office feel like a safe place anymore? Most people assume their medical conversations are private. But in the U.S., the moment your doctor enters something into your Electronic Health Record (EHR), it can be legally shared with over 2.2 million entities—often without your knowledge or consent. Did you know there are financial incentives for providers to collect as much data as possible? That’s why they often document details that have nothing to do with your care that day. And if you ask your doctor not to include something in your record? You’ll likely be treated as the difficult one—for simply wanting privacy. Because privacy is no longer the default. The default is feeding your most sensitive information into an opaque system designed to share it with a vast, invisible network of third parties. In this short video, I share a real story from one of our NBTV members who tried to protect her privacy—and was overruled. It’s a revealing look at how medical data is handled, and how little control patients actually have. If you’ve ever felt uneasy during a checkup, this might explain why. 00:00 The Reason For This Video 00:41 What Most People Do Not Know 01:50 Her Doctor DID WHAT 02:38 Once Data Leaves Your Hands 03:36 Healthcare Systems Are Prime Targets For Hackers 05:10 What Should Happen Instead 06:22 What We Can Do 07:39 YOU GUESSED THE TSHIRT RIGHT! You should be able to go to the doctor and share what’s relevant without wondering who’s going to have access to that information later. The exam room should feel safe, but right now, it doesn’t. That needs to change. Our HIPAA video: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sfIBRTcRpU Odysee: https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/HIPAA:7 Special Thanks to Twila Brase, you can find out more about her medical privacy initiatives here: https://www.cchfreedom.org/ Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell. NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology. To support NBTV, visit: https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate (As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.) Visit our shop! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Support the show

    9 min
  2. Your TV Is Spying On You and Taking Screenshots

    20 JUN

    Your TV Is Spying On You and Taking Screenshots

    Your Smart TV is spying on you. It’s taking snapshots of everything you watch -- sometimes hundreds per second -- and quietly sending that data to third parties. In this video, we reveal what’s really happening behind the glass: How smart TVs track your behavior How that data is used to profile and manipulate you And how you can protect yourself. Surveillance has crept into our living rooms. It’s time to draw the line. 00:00 TV Is No Longer a Private Activity 00:39 Understanding Smart TVs 05:30 How Data Is Weaponized 08:34 Opaque By Design 13:13 What Can We Do 16:09 Grants from Ludlow 16:33 In Summary We never should’ve let faceless companies and governments into our living rooms and bedrooms. The damage is deep, but it’s not irreversible. It starts with awareness. It’s time to blow the lid off the surveillance quietly woven into our lives, and start taking back control. Special thanks to Yash Vekaria and his team for their awesome research. Read their whitepaper here: https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3646547.3689013 Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Derek Porter, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell. NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology. To support NBTV, visit: https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate (As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.) Visit our shop! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Support the show

    19 min
  3. Think before you share

    30 MAY

    Think before you share

    https://youtu.be/gGva7O3czg0 https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/without-consent:5 Your child already has a digital footprint—before they can even speak. But they didn’t create it. You did. Every photo you post, every milestone you share, helps train facial recognition systems and build psychological profiles your child will carry for life. These profiles are sold, scored, and used by companies and governments—long before your child is old enough to understand what privacy even means. In this video, we break down how seemingly harmless posts can fuel surveillance systems, shape algorithmic risk scores, and impact your child’s future—from school to jobs to border crossings. 00:00 Kids Have No Choice 01:08 Data Brokers Are Watching Your Kids 01:35 How Children Are Profiled 02:31 One Possible Future 03:32 Child ID Theft 03:50 The Dangers of Toys and Devices 05:34 Baby Monitors 06:19 Data Collection in Schools 06:35 Risks of Hand-Me-Down Tech 06:51 Parental Surveillance Apps 10:02 Tips to Protect Kids in the Digital Age 12:28 Give Your Kids a Fighting Chance This isn’t about guilt. It’s about awareness. And it’s about protecting their right to grow up without being boxed in by a digital past they never chose. Learn how to limit your child’s data exposure, push back against normalization of surveillance, and give your kids a clean slate. Deutsche Telekom's entire video: https://www.telekom.com/de/medien/medieninformationen/detail/nachricht-von-ella-without-consent-1048362 Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Derek Porter, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell. NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology. To support NBTV, visit: https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate (As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.) Visit our shop! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Support the show

    14 min
  4. How To Make Your Mac PRIVATE

    9 MAY

    How To Make Your Mac PRIVATE

    https://youtu.be/1g0RzOGxe40 Step-by-Step Privacy Hardening: Apple is better than Microsoft and Google when it comes to privacy—but they still collect way too much of your data. If you want the strongest digital privacy, Linux is the gold standard. But if you're not ready to make the switch just yet, you can still dramatically improve your Mac’s privacy. In this video, we walk you through privacy expert Michael Bazzell’s recommended macOS setup—from purchasing a device (without linking it to your identity), to reformatting, disabling invasive features, and installing the right tools. 00:00 Apple promises only THEY will abuse your data 02:20 Purchasing Your Mac 03:14 Choose a Model 03:41 Used Devices: Update, Reformat, Install OS 08:28 Initial Setup 11:32 WiFi and Bluetooth 11:50 OS Firewall 13:14 Notifications 14:16 Airdrop, Siri, and Sharing 15:33 Gatekeeper 18:26 Analytics and Ads 19:01 Time 20:15 Filevault 22:02 Dock, Wallpaper and Finder 25:35 Application Firewall / 3rd Party Apps 28:09 Conclusion Apple does build decent privacy tools—but they definitely don’t make it easy to opt out of their own surveillance. With the right tools and configurations, though, you can take back control of your digital environment. Whether you're doing sensitive work or simply believe in the right to privacy, these steps put you in charge. Special Thanks to Michael Bazzell for leading the way in tech privacy and research! You can purchase his book here: https://inteltechniques.com/book7.html Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Derek Porter, Will Sandoval, and Naomi Brockwell NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology. To support NBTV, visit: https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate (As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.) Visit our shop! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Support the show

    31 min
  5. DON'T Install That Extension!

    18 APR

    DON'T Install That Extension!

    https://youtu.be/11P6DdI8HOo https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Extensions:6 You installed them to make life easier. But some browser extensions are doing a lot more than blocking ads or autofilling passwords. They’re reading every keystroke. Tracking every site. Harvesting your data—and in some cases, handing it over to foreign governments or draining your crypto wallets. In this video, we expose the chilling truth about browser extensions. You'll see real-world cases of extensions that were hacked, sold, or designed from the start to exploit users. And we’ll break down why just checking permissions isn’t enough—because malicious extensions often ask for the same permissions as the good ones. It’s not about what they ask for. It’s how they use it. 00:00 Extensions can do WHAT 00:52 Overview 01:34 The Problem with Browser Extensions 09:18 How Do We Protect Ourselves 10:52 Understand Permissions 16:03 Grant Fewer Permissions 16:18 Use Extensions Sparingly 17:10 Use a Private Browser 18:06 Least Privilege 18:28 Use Code Review Tools 19:07 In Summary Extensions are more than just “add-ons.” They have access to everything you do online. Before you install another one, watch this video. Special thanks to John Tuckner, Matt Frisbee and Pete Snyder for sharing their expert first-hand knowledge with us! Brought to you by Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval, Jack Rhysider, and Naomi Brockwell. NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology. To support NBTV, visit: https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate (As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.) Visit our shop! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Support the show

    21 min
  6. Why I NEVER Restore From Backup

    4 APR

    Why I NEVER Restore From Backup

    https://youtu.be/tzTtF3vOiq0 https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/dont-migrate-from-backup:f Every time we upgrade our devices, we face a choice: migrate everything from the old one or start fresh. While transferring data may seem convenient, it also means hauling along unnecessary ‘digital exhaust’—outdated apps, clutter, and potential privacy risks. In this video, I’ll show you why starting from scratch is smarter for both your security and sanity and share some essential tips for setting up a new device. My goal is to help you enjoy a less cluttered, more private, and more intentional digital life. 00:00 Resist Temptation 00:41 App Bloat 01:50 Attack Surface 02:51 Switch Accounts 03:49 ID Tracking 04:17 Ghost Data 05:27 Habit Traps 06:17 Reclaiming Mental Bandwidth 07:14 7 Tips 10:02 My Thoughts on Restoring From Backup When people ask me questions like, how to restore from a backup, my answer is usually: don’t. Yes, there are costs to starting fresh; but there are also costs from restoring from a backup. By investing a bit of extra effort up front, you’ll enjoy a cleaner, more private, and ultimately more efficient digital environment—one you truly control. Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology. To support NBTV, visit: https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate (As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.) Visit our shop! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Support the show

    12 min
  7. How To DE-GOOGLE Your Phone! (2025)

    21 MAR

    How To DE-GOOGLE Your Phone! (2025)

    https://youtu.be/Zo9qHqTDcgM https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Graphene-Install:e Your phone is a tracking device. But it doesn’t have to be. One of the best ways to reclaim your privacy is to ditch iOS and stock Android and install GrapheneOS instead. This guide is a step-by-step tutorial on converting a Pixel phone to GrapheneOS, tweaking key settings for maximum privacy, and installing apps—including how to handle Google Play Services after setup. If you want to eliminate as much of Google as possible from your device but still need certain apps that require Google Play Services, we’ll show you how to use it in a more privacy-preserving way. I’ll walk you through how I set up my GrapheneOS device so you can see what’s possible. But this is just one way to do it—if you have your own setup, share your tips in the comments! 00:00 Spyware is all over our smartphones 01:47 Hardware 03:03 Purchase 05:13 Installation 10:24 Setup 13:33 App Stores 19:32 Secondary Profiles 23:46 Your Phone, Your Rules As difficult as it may seem, it’s actually not that difficult to enjoy all the benefits of a smartphone without compromising your privacy. Remember, privacy isn’t about going off grid; it’s about making informed choices; and with GrapheneOS, you’re taking control of your device, your data, and your digital freedom. Our full phone privacy series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt3zZ-N423gXV-0pdxnRn-nw0WzVKh4NY&si=VZbMAB50C2-NAOAM NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology. To support NBTV, visit: https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate (As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.) Brought to you by NBTV team members: Reuben Yap, Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell Visit our shop! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Support the show

    26 min
  8. The UK Govt Just Killed Your iCloud Privacy – Here's What to Do

    7 MAR

    The UK Govt Just Killed Your iCloud Privacy – Here's What to Do

    https://youtu.be/AuqOzn9GWTU https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/UK-Vs-Apple:a In an unprecedented attack on global privacy, the UK government secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor into its Advanced Data Protection (ADP)—the encryption tool designed to protect your most sensitive iCloud data. Instead of quietly complying, Apple publicly disabled ADP entirely for UK users. By doing this, Apple alerted the world to the secret order—but it also left UK users vulnerable. Their backups, photos, notes, and more are now accessible to the government. In this video, you'll learn exactly what Apple data is no longer private, and discover privacy-focused alternatives for your files, photos, emails, notes, and more. The UK government is fishing for your personal information—now’s the time to ramp up your protections and take control of your digital life. 00:00 An Unprecedented Attack 03:24 What Kind of Data is Affected 03:57 Safari Bookmarks Alternatives 04:34 iCloud Drive Alternatives 05:38 Notes Alternatives 06:06 Reminder Alternatives 06:35 Voice Memo Alternatives 07:08 Email Alternatives 07:37 Contacts Alternatives 08:10 Calendar Alternatives 08:38 Important Note About ADP 09:55 The Privacy Battle Ahead Apple’s removal of Advanced Data Protection in response to the UK's demands is unprecedented among major democracies. If privacy matters to you, it’s time to move your sensitive data away from iCloud—and potentially other major providers targeted by similar government demands—to privacy-first alternatives. Protect your information before it's too late. Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval, and Naomi Brockwell NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology. To support NBTV, visit: https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate (As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.) Visit our shop! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Support the show

    12 min
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NBTV: Your Money; Your Data; Your Life. Welcome to the worlds of Digital Privacy, Tech, Scientific Innovation, and Cryptocurrency. NBTV is hosted by Naomi Brockwell: tech journalist, producer for 19-times emmy award-winning journalist John Stossel, and host of Coindesk daily show "The Hash".

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