Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
Curated tools to protect your identity, communications, network privacy, and streaming infrastructure.
Evaluation Criteria
Each tool is evaluated on: threats addressed, ease of deployment, failure modes, cost, data retention policies, and open-source auditability.
Identity & Communications
Alias emails, masked phones, password managers, and security keys
Data Broker Information Removal
$95–$275 annually
Data brokers collect and sell personal details such as names, addresses, and contact info without consent. Services like Incogni, DeleteMe, and Optery automate removal requests from these sites to reduce exposure to doxxing and identity risks. Coverage and effectiveness vary, so regular renewals are recommended.
Threats Mitigated:
- ✓Doxxing and personal data exposure
- ✓Targeted harassment and stalking
- ✓Identity theft and social engineering
Hardware Security Keys (FIDO2)
$25-60 per key
Physical authentication devices that provide phishing-resistant two-factor authentication for your streaming accounts and prevent account takeover.
Threats Mitigated:
- ✓Account takeover via phishing
- ✓Password database breaches
- ✓SIM swapping attacks
Streaming-Specific
Browser source isolation, safe scenes, and emergency macros
OBS Safe Scene Templates
Free
Pre-configured OBS scenes with privacy overlays, hotkey emergency switches, and locked sources to prevent accidental information disclosure.
Threats Mitigated:
- ✓Accidental desktop/browser capture revealing personal info
- ✓Notification pop-ups leaking addresses or messages
- ✓Screen sharing wrong window with PII
Network Privacy
VPNs, encrypted DNS, and privacy-respecting analytics
VPN with Kill Switch
$3-12/month
Virtual Private Network service with automatic kill switch to prevent IP address leaks and protect your real location during streaming.
Threats Mitigated:
- ✓IP address geolocation revealing home city/region
- ✓ISP logging of streaming activities
- ✓Network-level surveillance
Transparency Note
We do not accept sponsorships or affiliate links for PET recommendations. All tools are evaluated on their technical merits and privacy properties.