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From the introduction of new privacy-focused tools to the passage of new data privacy laws, here are the 10 biggest privacy wins from 2021.

Nearly 90% of Britons are concerned about the privacy of their personal data online, but 20% don’t use any data protection practices at all.

A Swiss court has ruled that Proton Mail, as an email service, is not a telecommunications provider, meaning we are not subject to a telecommunications provider’s enhanced data retention obligations.

Zoom has agreed to an $85 million settlement after lying about its encryption and security standards. Here's how it affects you.

The DMA is a set of proposed rules from the European Commission aiming to curtail Big Tech’s exploitative practices and make the internet more competitive.

WhatsApp is forcing its users to share their metadata with Facebook. Privacy requires not just strong technical solutions, but a sound business model.

Big Tech companies have found ways to get more and more advertising revenue out of their users. The secret? They track your activity all over the internet.

The US House subcommittee investigation of tech monopolies confirms the arguments we have made for years. Antitrust enforcement is essential for privacy.

The EU Court of Justice ruled EU law applies when governments force telecommunication providers to process data, making it harder to perform mass surveillance.