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Another privacy win for NOYB: Your data is up for grasps? Not so in the EU – not even for Meta's AI!

Meta's ‘legitimate interest' to use Facebook and Instagram user data to train its AI models meets with backlash in the EU.
2024-07-17
Don't allow Gemini AI access to your Gmail!

Gmail LLM is here: whether you want it or not, Gemini AI can use your Google emails to craft texts.
2024-05-15 / Updated: 2024-07-08
10 Best Private Email Services in 2024

When looking to create a secure email address, check this guide to find the best free private email provider for personal and business use!
2024-07-05
Best Private Browsers 2024 | Top 10 To Stop Trackers

When it comes to most secure browsers Firefox is the best alternative to Chrome on our list - and, no, incognito mode doesn't cut it.
2024-06-26
Europe and Australia will both not break encryption! We've interviewed Patrick Breyer – the guy who coined the term Chat Control.

Action taken by privacy activists and citizens stops the push for mass surveillance.
2024-06-24
YouTube will stop ad blockers by merging ads into videos on the server-side

In their on-going fight against ad blocking technologies, Google plans to begin merging ads into YouTube videos before they leave the server.
2024-06-14
Cars are becoming data harvesting nightmares

Privacy is driving off a cliff: with their digital push, vehicle manufacturers collect and sell an obscene amount of personal information.
2024-06-06
Big tech doesn't care about your data: It's just "privacy washing"!

As people around the world become more aware of the importance of protecting their data & privacy, big tech corporations like Google and Apple adapt to appear privacy focused; welcome to "privacy washing"!
2024-05-24
Why are Google and Facebook free? The answer might be worse than you think.

Google and Facebook are two prime examples in tech where the advertiser pays for the service. In return, these services are offered for "free" to the users.
2021-04-26 / Updated 2024-05-13
The American Privacy Rights Act stands to be America's GDPR

A new US Senate draft proposal could lead to national privacy protection laws.
2024-04-26
The XZ Backdoor on Linux and the importance of Open Source Software

Freely visible code and a watchful eye stopped a global security incident
2024-04-24
Apple is finally giving you the choice: Take it and install a private browser right now!

The Digital Markets Act requires Apple and Google to give users a browser choice. I call on everyone reading this: This is time to join the privacy revolution!
2024-04-22