An update of Amazon’s Alexa has made it even easier for users to delete stored voice recordings and their transcribed counterparts. With ongoing concerns about online privacy, people are looking for peace of mind when it comes to managing their data.

In the wake of the steepest drop in trust in recent history, established business, media, and government institutions are being eyed with suspicion. Canvas8 spoke with Rachel Botsman, author of Who Can You Trust?, to understand who holds sway in the midst of a global trust implosion.

People often claim to care about data privacy but do very little in order to protect themselves online. Facebook, however, is giving users the chance to download their own personal data and delete it if necessary. In turn, this is giving users a deeper understanding of how to protect their privacy online.

Although GDPR is giving web users more control over their personal data, few seem to pay attention to what they sign up for online; 44% of Britons rarely or never read the Ts & Cs of digital services. Canvas8 spoke to 20 people from across the UK to learn why the small print is so often ignored.