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  • Privacy news
Several recent studies have found data brokers in the US ignoring data requests, hiding opt-out pages, and more. Learn what you can to do to fight back.
Albert Fox Cahn explaining surveillance in supermarkets
  • Privacy news
Surveillance is increasingly in everywhere. Privacy advocate Albert Fox Cahn explains how and where you're monitored — and what you can do about it.
AI browsers are coming for your clicks — and your privacy
  • Privacy news
Perplexity’s $34.5B bid for Google Chrome shows how AI companies want your browser not just for speed and convenience, but for your data — and your digital life.
Illustration of a laptop and key with text boxes containing encrypted passwords
  • Privacy news
  • Proton Pass
Dashlane is axing its free password management plan as of September 2025. Here's what to know — and where you can find a free password manager alternative ASAP.
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  • Privacy news
The new 'Friend Map' feature on Instagram might be sharing your precise location without your knowledge. Here's how to turn it off — and why you might want to.
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  • Privacy news
Over 74% of European businesses rely on US tech. This is an unsustainable situation, an obstacle for European innovation, and a threat to European sovereignty.
The Dropbox Passwords logo and a toggle switch in the off position, symbolizing that Dropbox is shutting down its password manager
  • Privacy news
Dropbox is ending its password manager. Learn how to move your passwords to Proton Pass and explore a privacy-first ecosystem for your data.
YouTube documentary
  • Privacy news
The video exposes how your digital devices invade your privacy and harvest your personal data from seemingly innocuous daily interactions.
A hand holding a person's photo or ID, symbolizing how data brokers are a threat to democracy
  • Opinion
  • Privacy news
Data brokers sell your personal info without consent. Here’s how they threaten democracy — and what you can do to stop them.
A Swiss flag, a man in a suit speaking at a podium, and a hand holding a smartphone with an unlocked padlock, suggesting that the email accounts of Swiss politicians are exposed on the dark web
  • Privacy news
Roughly 16% of Swiss federal politicians had their official government email leaked on the dark web. This puts them at risk of phishing attacks or blackmail.
  • Privacy news
You might be surprised how much of your life is affected by AI decision-making using data from data brokers. We explain its issues and how to protect yourself.