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Zoom has agreed to an $85 million settlement after lying about its encryption and security standards. Here's how it affects you.
An illustration of the DMA acting as a counterbalance to Big Tech's power.
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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.
An illustration of WhatsApp after its new privacy policies are implemented.
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WhatsApp is forcing its users to share their metadata with Facebook. Privacy requires not just strong technical solutions, but a sound business model.
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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.
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The US House subcommittee investigation of tech monopolies confirms the arguments we have made for years. Antitrust enforcement is essential for privacy.
An illustration of the Court of Justice for the EU banning indiscriminate metadata collection and retention.
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The EU Court of Justice ruled EU law applies when governments force telecommunication providers to process data, making it harder to perform mass surveillance.
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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.
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Big Tech CEOs are being called to testify in front of US Congress again. To avoid another embarrassment, Congress must understand these three key facts.
An illustration of the Chinese government using TikTok to watch its users.
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TikTok is the fastest growing social media platform in the world. However, its links to the Chinese government also pose a major privacy problem
An illustration of law enforcement breaking through encryption.
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The US Congress is considering a bill that will ban end-to-end encryption and give law enforcement access to almost any encrypted app or device.