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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".

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

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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".

    A World Without Privacy

    A World Without Privacy

    https://youtu.be/0RhCrb8OCjw
    https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Impact-of-surveillance:b

    The current state of privacy is bad. Surveillance today is pervasive, and the effects of this surveillance on the fabric of society is profound. We need to make sure we’re fully aware of the consequences of creating a world without privacy.

    If we want to reclaim privacy in the digital age, the answer is not to throw out our devices, it’s to truly embrace technology, and leverage all the new, cutting edge privacy and encryption technologies being developed every day.

    We are empowered human beings. And many of us aren't just passive enjoyers of technology -- we have a say in the direction that this technology will take, and are helping write its future. It's in our power to make sure that the future we create is the best possible timeline, not the worst.

    So let’s be intentional about the kind of future we want.

    00:00 1984 vs Reality
    05:36 Current State of Privacy
    10:43 Surveillance & The Risk To Freedom
    18:52 Psychological Impact of Pervasive Surveillance
    23:37 Recap So Far
    24:14 What Can We Do
    33:45 Make Privacy a Human Right
    35:45 Q&A - Voluntary Surrender of Data
    39:52 Q&A - “I Have Nothing To Hide”
    43:45 Q&A - Living up to the title “Private Citizen”
    44:24 Q&A - Data Hoarding Liability
    46:45 Q&A - SnapChat
    49:18 Q&A - How to Change Work Privacy Culture
    51:18 Q&A - Staying Private in a Cashless Society

    Brought to you by NBTV members: Will Sandoval, Cube Boy, and Naomi Brockwell

    Special thanks to Cactus Con for having me, and helping spread awareness about the importance of privacy!

    To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support
    (tax-deductible in the US)

    NBTV's new eBook out now!
    Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - https://amzn.to/3WDSfku

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    • 54 min
    Stop Your Programs Reporting Your Activity with Little Snitch

    Stop Your Programs Reporting Your Activity with Little Snitch

    https://youtu.be/_0EiqiPuR4Q
    https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Little-Snitch:7

    Our computers constantly talk to servers across the internet without us realizing, sharing information about our activities. Most of us don't even realize how many programs are silently connecting to the internet and sharing data. It usually happens without our explicit consent.

    But we can block these connections. On Mac, you can use a program called Little Snitch.

    In this video we look at the data is silently transmitted from our computer through things like telemetry, and show you how to use Little Snitch to regain control over the data leaving your computer.

    00:00 Your Computer’s SECRET WHISPERS
    01:39 Data Leaving Your Computer
    04:02 Little Snitch Walkthrough
    10:13 Bazzell’s Settings
    10:35 A Note About Alerts and Rules
    11:48 Conclusion

    Using a reverse firewall like Little Snitch can be very revealing about how much data is silently being transmitted from our computer. Simply becoming aware of this can help us make better decisions with the tech we use.

    Our suggestions come from privacy expert Michael Bazzell, and we highly recommend you check out his site: https://inteltechniques.com/blog/2021/08/18/macos-telemetry-update

    Little Snitch can be found here: obdev.at
    There is a similar product that apparently doesn't have the same granular functionality but is free called Lulu. I haven't tested it though, so you're on your own there!

    Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell

    To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support
    (tax-deductible in the US)

    NBTV's new eBook out now!
    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.

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    https://nbtv.media


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    • 13 min
    Most PRIVATE Photo Backups

    Most PRIVATE Photo Backups

    https://youtu.be/n_kTzu8NEyg
    https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Back-up-Photos-privately:7

    Photos these days usually stay in digital form. Sometimes we back them up to the cloud for safekeeping: but who is getting access to your sensitive images when you do so?

    In this video we look at the built-in photo backup options on iPhone and Android, and how private they really are. We also explore more private backup solutions, and how to set them up to happen automatically so that you never have to worry about losing your precious memories ever again.

    There are some really simple solutions that don’t require any technical skill.

    00:00 Who ELSE has access to your private photos
    00:55 iPhone Default Backups
    02:31 Android Default Backups
    03:13 Graphene Default Backups
    04:35 Proton Photos
    05:42 Self Hosting Photo Backups
    07:49 Synology
    11:11 Nextcloud
    13:09 Summary

    Digital memories have become a central part of our lives. I’m really excited that you are treating them with the privacy they deserve.

    Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell

    To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support
    (tax-deductible in the US)

    NBTV's new eBook out now!
    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.

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    • 15 min
    Decentralized Storage

    Decentralized Storage

    https://youtu.be/rOtMGJVp2MU
    https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/decentralized-storage:6

    We put a lot of trust in cloud storage providers, presuming that they’ll keep our data safe. But what if they're hacked? Or their servers go down? Or what if they decide to just kick us out of our accounts, and we lose all our emails, files, contacts, photos...
    There's another big problem with centralizing all our storage on a single platform: it turns out the whole world is doing it. Most of the world's data is stored by just 3 companies: Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

    In this video we’re going to talk about how a handful of companies came to control most of the world’s data, how this could put our data in danger and make censorship easier, and we’ll explore the new world of decentralized storage, allowing control of the internet to be distributed back to individuals.

    00:00  The BIG problem with Cloud Storage
    02:11 The Move Towards Centralized Storage
    04:13 Risks of Data Centralization
    07:40 Decentralized Storage Options
    10:27 The DJ and the War Crimes
    11:44 Conclusion
    13:19 WTF

    We need to make sure that we are protecting our from loss and censorship. Decentralized storage allows us to return to the ideals of the early internet, that promised a connected world where information flows freely.

    Special Thanks to Adam Rose and Matt Hamilton for lending their time and expertise!

    Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell

    To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support
    (tax-deductible in the US)

    NBTV's new eBook out now!
    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.

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    • 14 min
    No SIM? No Problem!

    No SIM? No Problem!

    https://youtu.be/RyirQOCUUK8
    https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Calyx:7

    Your phone is more than just a communication tool; it’s a powerful tracking device, and the SIM card inside is a key reason why.

    I don’t actually have a SIM card in any of my phones, and in this video I’ll explain the reasons why.

    I’ll also talk about alternative ways that you can still have connectivity on the go without a SIM in your phone, and I’ll dive into the downsides of not having a SIM in your phone.

    00:00 Your Phone is a Tracking Tool
    01:12 What is a SIM
    01:44 Location Tracking
    02:36 Covert Data Transmission
    06:35 Split Tunneling
    08:40 Internet-Only Phones
    10:52 Mobile Hotpots
    11:28 Benefits of Siloing SIM on a Separate Device
    14:28 Calyx Hotspots
    16:33 Downsides
    18:36 Support the Calyx Institute
    20:30 Summary

    Having a SIM card in your phone has a lot of privacy downsides. But not having a SIM in your phone definitely has tradeoffs. You’ll have to assess whether this is something that’s right for your life.

    Special Thanks to Nick Merrill and David Allan Burgess for lending their time and expertise!

    You can learn more about Calyx here:
    https://calyxinstitute.org/

    Previous video in this phone privacy series, explaining how phones without a SIM also talk to cell towers, but why it's not as extensive: https://youtu.be/A9DPDE0FZeQ?si=3h5nYyKvV_p-Jngr

    Thanks to the Mysk team for their important research
    https://twitter.com/mysk_co

    Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell

    To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support
    (tax-deductible in the US)

    NBTV's new eBook out now!
    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.

    Visit the NBTV website:
    https://nbtv.media



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    • 22 min
    THIS is why privacy is CRUCIAL

    THIS is why privacy is CRUCIAL

    https://youtu.be/eR7D6Fx0fTQ
    https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Privacy-in-the-Digital-Age:1

    Many of us don't fully grasp the importance of privacy for a free society.

    We allow total invasion of our privacy, making a bet that we and those in power will stay on good terms, so this data will never be used against us.

    But as Snowden said, regimes come and go, social norms change, but that data is forever.

    Privacy is not a tool for criminals, as many would have you believe. It's essential for regular people, to allow them to dissent, have independent thoughts, hold people accountable without fearing retribution.

    In this video, we explore the crucial link between privacy and a free society, and why we must immediately fight to reclaim the narrative around privacy and surveillance.

    00:00 Intro
    00:33 Historical Losses of Privacy
    01:40 Privacy Loss Happening Right Now
    03:11 Why Protecting Privacy NOW is Essential
    05:46 People Become Targets Everyday
    06:51 Nefarious Truth About Data Collection
    08:40 The Current False Narrative on Privacy
    09:33 What’s at Stake?
    10:12 What You Can Do Right Now
    10:41 Conclusion

    The erosion of privacy is not inevitable. But we must start to care, and stop normalizing surveillance.

    This essay originally appeared in Dweb Digest:
    https://ffdweb.org/digest/why-we-need-to-fight-for-our-privacy/

    Learn more about the Filecoin Foundation's efforts to promote a more free internet here:
    https://ffdweb.org/

    Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Sam Ettaro, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval, and Naomi Brockwell

    To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support
    (tax-deductible in the US)

    NBTV's new eBook out now!
    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.

    Visit the NBTV website:
    https://nbtv.media


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