Linus suggests that using privacy-focused mobile carriers or tools to limit data tracking is a sensible approach given the prevalence of surveillance and data breaches by traditional carriers.

“If that sounds pretty good, it gets better.”

Luke expresses skepticism about the data harvesting practices of new dopamine-driven shopping sites.

“I don't think there's any useful data to be gained here.”

Marques Brownlee asserts that tech companies have the resources to license data through proper permissions and agreements rather than taking it without consent.

“If you're Google and YouTube, you can say, "Hey, we would love to like train our models using your YouTube transcripts. We will pay you 5% more ad revenue if you're willing to let us scrape your transcripts. What do you think? If you're Reddit, you could do the same thing.”

Every action taken online contributes to a larger digital footprint that can be exploited, and individuals should be mindful of what data they provide to third-party services.

“every single thing that [music] you're doing is builds a larger and larger digital footprint.”

Online surveillance and data collection practices are eroding personal privacy and creating intrusive, predatory consumer experiences.

“Well, because here's the thing. All of the surveillance online stuff is just going to get worse and worse and worse. Like our privacy, our online privacy is completely eroding.”

Internet users should use a VPN to protect their online activity from ISPs and potential security threats like malware or phishing.

“It encrypts you. No one knows what you're doing but you as it should be. Nord also comes with a threat protection which is another amazing level of security protecting you from malware, fishing attacks, outaware attacks.”

Everyone should use a VPN regardless of whether they believe they have something to hide.

“No matter if you have something to hide or not, you should always use a VPN.”

The host claims that using a VPN provides internet safety by hiding one's IP address from being tracked and hacked.

“The main one for me has always been internet safety. This helps to hide your IP address, makes it seem as though you're operating from a different one so that your IP address is not like, trackable and hackable.”

Internet service providers in the US and abroad monitor and sell user data, which necessitates the use of a VPN for protection.

“In the US your internet service provider even in on incognito mode they can sell your data to ad companies but it gets crazier my UK friends and Australian friends your internet service providers are required to keep logs of the websites you visit the apps you use and even private conversations”

Individuals should use tools like VPNs to protect their online activity from ISPs and data brokers.

“these days it's becoming so incredibly important to protect yourself online and did you know that anyone with access to your Wi-Fi can see your browsing history even when you're using incognito mode so can your internet service provider and tons of creepy third-party companies”