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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.
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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.
Google searches for privacy-focused Gmail alternatives have steadily increased
since 2019. We examine the numbers and potential reasons why.
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The CEOs of Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon tried to shift the narrative
about whether their companies are monopolies. But their statements don’t match
reality.