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“We are responsible for creating a culture in which we can remain private.” — Carissa Véliz on data privacy
We caught up with Carissa Véliz on the dangers of the data economy and the simple steps anyone can take to protect their privacy.
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This is the moment of truth for privacy and tech regulation in the US
Six bills were introduced in Congress that could rein in Big Tech and give people everywhere true choice and privacy online. We explain them.
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It is time to ban surveillance-based advertising
Surveillance-based advertising undermines people's privacy and encourages anti-competitive behavior. It is time for regulators to ban it.
An illustration of the EU addressing default apps with the DMA
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The DMA should make Big Tech let you choose your default apps
Big Tech companies make their apps the default on mobile devices to dominate the market. The DMA should give you the right to choose your own default apps.
An illustration of Proton Mail's multiple layers of security
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The Microsoft Exchange hack might be one of the worst breaches of all time – We need a new approach to email security
The Microsoft Exchange hack might be one of the worst breaches of all time. We look at what went wrong and how to better prevent email breaches.
An illustration of Big Tech governing speech through its power as a monopoly.
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Why Big Tech deplatforming should be deeply disturbing for everyone, regardless of your politics
Big Tech monopolies have too much control over what can exist on the internet. To preserve democracy, we need to break these monopolies up.
An illustration of four locks.
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EU citizens’ rights are under threat from anti-encryption proposals
Along with Threema, Tresorit, and Tutanota, we are releasing a joint statement calling on the EU to reject any ban or attack on end-to-end encryption.
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Two things unite Brits: Everyone wants to protect their privacy and no one knows how to
Roughly 90% of Brits worry about keeping their online data private. We explain what you need to do to truly protect your online data.
An illustration of the EU anti-encryption proposal.
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EU’s resolution on encryption foreshadows likely anti-encryption push
The Council of the EU released a non-binding resolution that calls for tech companies to find technical solutions to let authorities access encrypted data.
We oppose facial recognition surveillance
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Why we oppose unregulated facial recognition surveillance
Police in the US are using facial recognition surveillance to spy on citizens. We support a moratorium until lawmakers pass protective regulations.
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Don’t be fooled by Google’s fake privacy
Google is selling fake privacy that’s good for them and bad for users. Proton offers a vision of Internet privacy with strong encryption and real choice.