---
title: |
  Privacy is Power. And You're Giving Yours Away.
date:
  created: 2025-08-29T01:00:00Z
authors:
  - jordan
description: |
  Privacy isn't about hiding secrets - it's about power. In this video, we explain why thinking you "have nothing to hide" is a dangerous misconception, especially in our ever-connected digital age. Taking back your privacy is easier than you might think!
readtime: 4
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youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPYsIJeN5WE
---

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