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20 years ago Gmail revolutionized email. It's time for a new revolution!

Gmail turns 20, and Tuta Mail turns 10! A major milestone for two email providers with very different philosophies - mass surveillance and greed, versus the right to privacy.
2024-04-15
If You Want Privacy, the US Congress Is Saying You Are A Criminal

New FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements pose a threat to privacy.
2024-04-12
Google must destroy $5 billion worth of user data illegally collected in Incognito Mode

If you thought Google's Incognito Mode was private, you're one of the billions around the world blinded by big tech's privacy illusion.
2024-04-08
Facebook caught snooping on SnapChat users. What is going on?

Facebook caught abusing its app privileges to spy on SnapChat users and now it has shared your FB messages with Netflix.
2024-04-05
The problem with TikTok is not whether it is based in China or the US. The problem with TikTok is TikTok.

TikTok is a social media app that tracks an incredible amount of data. A change of location will not change this.
2024-03-22 / First published: 2020-08-12
App tracking: Why it's bad and how to stop it.

Shops are following Google's and Facebook's example with their own tracking apps so we must say: "No, I'm not installing your app to order food!"
2024-03-06
Nevada Courts Want To Prevent Teens From Using End-to-End Encryption

Stripping teens of their right to strong encryption will not leave them safer or better protected from harm.
2024-02-28
Chat Control May Finally Be Dead: European Court Rules That Weakening Encryption Is Illegal!

First the EU Parliament, now the court: client-side scanning may not be rolled our after all. A huge win for privacy advocates!
2024-02-20 / First published: 2023-03-05
Apple's malicious compliance: app sideloading will remain impossible on your iPhone

Apple follows EU Digital Markets Act by introducing hefty fines for independent software developers. Expensive fees will restrict the use of alternative app installation.
2024-02-13
Your Privacy Is For Sale: NSA Spying on Americans By Purchasing Information From Data Brokers.

Data brokers are making millions by selling your data to intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Surveillance Capitalism is here.
2024-02-02
Today Is One Of The Biggest Surveillance Votes In The US. Will The FBI Finally Stop Spying On Americans?

FISA Reform §702 Is a Threat to Democracy At Home and Abroad.
2024-01-29 / First Published: 2023-12-12
Don't be fooled by Gmail's promise for confidential emails.

With Gmail confidential mode Google is trying to meet rising privacy concerns. But true confidentiality is impossible without encryption.
2024-01-08