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t‑Closeness
Anonymization
Keeping each group’s sensitive data similar to the overall dataset.
l diversity
k anonymity
anonymization
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
20 terms
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TEE
Security
Short for Trusted Execution Environment: a protected area in a device.
trusted execution environment
secure element
secure enclave
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Telemetry
Tracking
Data a device or app sends back about how it works.
app analytics
data collection
privacy settings
📜
Terms of Service
Law
The rules you agree to when using a service.
clickwrap
privacy policy
consent
🍪➡️
Third‑Party Cookies
Tracking
Cookies set by a company you didn’t visit directly.
third party tracking
cookie
cookie syncing
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Third‑Party Tracking
Tracking
Tracking done by companies you didn’t directly visit.
tracking
third party cookies
tracking pixel
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Threat Intelligence
Security
Information about current scams, attackers, and techniques.
threat modeling
phishing
malware
🎯
Threat Modeling
Security
Thinking ahead: who might attack you and how.
least privilege
incident response
security audit
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TLS (Transport Layer Security)
Encryption
The tech that makes HTTPS secure.
https
ssl
certificate authority
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Tokenization
Security
Replacing sensitive data with a safe placeholder.
pseudonymization
encryption
encryption key
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Tor Network
Network Privacy
A privacy network that routes traffic through several relays.
proxy
vpn
ip address
⏱️
TOTP (Time‑Based One‑Time Password)
Authentication
A code that changes every 30 seconds.
authenticator app
two factor authentication
multi factor authentication
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Tracking
Tracking
Following what you do online (and sometimes offline).
third party cookies
tracking pixel
ad tracking
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Tracking Pixel
Tracking
A tiny invisible image used to track views and actions.
third party tracking
third party cookies
cookie syncing
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Traffic Correlation
Network Privacy
Matching “who talks” with “who receives” by timing and patterns.
tor network
vpn
metadata
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Transparency
Privacy
Being clear about what data is collected and why.
privacy notice
consent
data broker
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Trojan
Threats
Malware pretending to be something safe.
malware
spyware
phishing
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Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)
Security
A protected area inside a device that runs sensitive code.
tee
secure element
secure enclave
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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Authentication
A second “proof” that it’s really you.
multi factor authentication
totp
authenticator app
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Twofish
Encryption
It’s like a secret code that scrambles your data in a very strong way so no one else can understand it.
aes
encryption
open source