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An illustration of Big Tech monetization
Wie Big Tech das gesamte Internet monetarisiert, nicht nur ihre eigenen Plattformen
Große Tech-Unternehmen haben Wege gefunden, immer mehr Werbeeinnahmen von ihren Nutzern zu erzielen. Das Geheimnis? Sie verfolgen deine Aktivitäten im gesamten Internet.
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The US congressional antitrust report is a win for privacy
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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EU courts ban indiscriminate metadata collection and retention
The EU Court of Justice ruled EU law applies when governments force telecommunication providers to process data, making it harder to perform mass surveillance.
Illustration of searching for privacy-focused email services.
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More people are searching for an inbox that protects their privacy
Google searches for privacy-focused Gmail alternatives have steadily increased since 2019. We examine the numbers and potential reasons why.
Illustration of Big Tech firms
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Four misleading claims tech CEOs told Congress
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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Three basic facts Congress must understand about Big Tech
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 and the privacy perils of China’s first international social media platform
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 Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act wants to ban strong encryption
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.
An illustration of the Chinese government monitoring Hong Kong citizens.
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Chinese government builds new Great Firewall around Hong Kong
The Chinese government has granted Hong Kong law enforcement agencies sweeping surveillance and Internet censorship powers with Article 43.
Illustration of the Apple monopoly
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How Apple uses anti-competitive practices to extort developers and support authoritarian regimes
The EU is investigating Apple’s App Store practices for antitrust violations. Here’s why we must all resist abuses by tech giants.
Illstration of the surveillance represented by user data requests.
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Massive corporate databases become government tools of surveillance
Companies like Facebook and Google collect massive amounts of data on their users, which national governments then request for surveillance purposes.