Tech companies, we see through your flimsy privacy promises

There’s a reason why Data Privacy Day pisses me off.
January 28 was the annual “Hallmark holiday” for cybersecurity, ostensibly a day devoted to promoting data privacy awareness and staying safe online. This year, as in recent years, it has become a launching pad for marketing fluff and promoting privacy practices that don’t hold up.
Privacy has become a major component of our wider views on security, and it’s in sharper focus than ever as we see multiple examples o