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Google is changing the Gmail spam filter, letting political emails reach your inbox. Learn how to stop campaign spam and take back control.

Flock's surveillance cameras track drivers across the US. We asked CEO Garrett Langley about abuse, oversight, and who's really in control.

The Gmail “Send as” feature is disappearing. See what's changing, who will be affected, and where you can find a more private alternative.

Researchers found a flaw in Apple's iCloud Private Relay that exposes real IP addresses, the second iCloud privacy failure this summer.

EU regulators fined Google $1 billion for favoring its own services in search and restricting Play Store developers.

France's Constitutional Council struck down the country's ban on social media for children under 15, citing constitutional concerns.

Meta pulled Muse Image, its AI image generator, from Instagram after backlash from users and Hollywood over consent and copyright.

The UK is banning under-16s from social media, following Australia's lead. But the real cost may be privacy.

The Netherlands rejected the purchase of the ID infrastructure provider Solvinity, in a win for the digital sovereignty movement.

By rejecting a short extension, Congress allowed the controversial law to lapse. The fight for surveillance reform now has real leverage.

Top US media saw 116,000+ leaks of sensitive data in the past five years, according to research from Proton. What does this mean for press freedom?

Microsoft Edge keeps all saved passwords in plaintext memory instead of encrypting them. Here’s what you risk and what you should do instead.

Meta is tracking employees and using behavioral data to train AI while planning layoffs. Are workers helping build their own replacements?

Age verification is expanding from laws to platforms and operating systems, reshaping the internet. Here’s what it means for privacy and access.

The EU unveiled an age verification app and called it technically ready. Security researchers hacked it in under 2 minutes. What it means.

Your business data is about to automatically travel outside the EU. Here's why you should opt out and how to do it.

We asked 4,000 people in Nordic countries what they think of US tech. Turns out they're not fans.

Is age verification safe? Learn how age checks can expose children to privacy risks, scams, and data breaches.

Do online age verification systems improve child safety? See how age restrictions and age checks fall short, and what that means for privacy and protection.

Age verification laws are reshaping the internet. See how ID checks, age filters, and platform rules create chilling effects on speech, access, and privacy.

As Section 702 renewal approaches, lawmakers warn VPN users could be treated as “foreign” under US surveillance law, exposing a new privacy risk.

Meta is testing Instagram Plus, a new paid subscription that lets people anonymously view Stories, plus other features. What it means for privacy.

67% of US state legislators have been affected by data breaches at least once: What does this mean for US citizens?

Age verification is moving into operating systems. Here’s how OS-level age checks could reshape privacy and access online.

Apple now requires UK users to verify their age on iPhone. This signals a broader shift toward identity-based access at the device level.

Proton research shows how government access to Big Tech data is reshaping parenting and putting children’s privacy at risk.

Google Chromebooks and Workspace rule US classrooms. Lawsuits claim they collect student data without parental consent. What you should know.

The FBI admits to buying location data on US citizens from data brokers. Here’s how the data economy fuels surveillance and how to stay safe.

Images captured by Pokémon Go players are now helping train AI systems that allow delivery robots to navigate cities with centimeter-level accuracy.

Proton survey shows most US parents worry about their kids' digital footprint, identity theft, and the long-term impact of growing up online.

Instagram will drop end-to-end encrypted chats on May 8, 2026, reversing years of Meta’s push for stronger privacy. Here's what it means.

The App Store Accountability Act would require app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent. Learn how the bill could affect privacy and security.

An AI-powered toy left 50,000 children’s chat transcripts exposed. Here’s what the incident reveals about data collection, storage, and the risks for kids.

New research from Proton shows that Europeans want to shed US tech dependence and build tech sovereignty for Europe. Read the full report.

From March 2026, all Discord users will have a teen-appropriate experience by default, unless they can verify they are at least 18 years old.

A class-action lawsuit challenges WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption claims. We break down the allegations, denials, and what’s actually known.

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT ads. Here's what's changing, why it's worse than search ads, and what you can do to protect your privacy.

Unsolicited password reset emails worry Instagram users amid breach rumors. What we know on the alleged Instagram leak and how to stay safe.

The Google Dark Web Report tool is shutting down on February 17, 2026. Here's how you can still get alerted to personal data leaks.

As of December 16, 2025, Meta uses your AI chats and other interactions for ad targeting. Here’s what it means and what you can do.

Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 introduces surveillance risks through biometric checks and identity verification.

Ad-data on smart phones can uncover military identities and secrets. So what does this mean for your privacy?

Proton analyzed emails from 50 major retail brands to measure inbox overload and hidden tracking during the 2025 holiday shopping season. Here’s what we found.

ESET Password Manager sales have ended, and your saved data will be deleted on Oct 18, 2027. See how this affects you and what to do next.

The OpenAI data breach exposed API user data through Mixpanel. Find out what sensitive information was exposed and how to protect your data.

GrapheneOS leaves France, warning of encryption backdoors. See why end-to-end encryption matters for Pixel users and how backdoors weaken it.

AI-driven ALPR systems are a mass dragnet-surveillance system that poses a direct threat to the privacy and freedom of everyone in the US.

A new digital ID scheme in the UK is raising concerns among British citizens. We investigate how the scheme could work and the pros and cons

Meta isn't just targeting you with ads, it's coaxing you into scams and banned products. And getting rich in the process.

An executive order creating federal regulation for AI in the US could have ramifications for the privacy of citizens: Find out how to protect yourself

News that Google is killing its Privacy Sandbox initiative shows it has little real concern for protecting people from invasive advertising practices.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas brings AI directly into your browser — but at what cost? Here’s what researchers say about privacy and security risks.

An AWS outage is disrupting Alexa, Slack, and other major platforms. Here's what it shows on our reliance on Big Tech and how to respond.

A huge ID photo breach at Discord shows that age verification laws should not be enforced until robust privacy protections are in place.

Sweet Anita, one of Twitch’s most recognizable streamers, took all the right precautions. Then she got deepfaked.

LinkedIn will share your public data with Microsoft to train AI. Find what this means for your privacy and how to opt out.

A former Meta employee alleges the company used internal tracking methods to bypass Apple’s privacy rules and inflate ad metrics.

Former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante and Cato’s Jennifer Huddleston debate what privacy means today and how it shapes security, rights, and the internet.

WhatsApp's ex-security chief is suing Meta over privacy and security concerns, adding to recent whistleblower claims. Find out how safe WhatsApp is.

China-supported hackers have been monitoring US internet infrastructure for years. Now US security experts suspect they might have stolen data from everyone in the US.

Disney must pay $10 million to settle allegations by the FTC that it deliberately breached a law designed to keep kids safe online.

Remember giving Facebook access to your camera roll? Some users don't, so Meta AI could be scanning their photos right now. See how to check.

Microsoft plans to make OneDrive the default save location for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Here's what that means for your privacy.

Facial recognition technology turns your face into data for ads, surveillance, and tracking. Learn the risks — and how to protect your identity.

Google has warned Workspace users that they should change to passkeys after a surge in phishing attacks. Learn more and what you can do.

Surveillance is increasingly in everywhere. Privacy advocate Albert Fox Cahn explains how and where you're monitored — and what you can do about it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dropbox is ending its password manager. Learn how to move your passwords to Proton Pass and explore a privacy-first ecosystem for your data.

The video exposes how your digital devices invade your privacy and harvest your personal data from seemingly innocuous daily interactions.

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.

Data brokers sell your personal info without consent. Here’s how they threaten democracy — and what you can do to stop them.

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.

We tested a people-finder site like the ones implicated in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings.

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.

Coinbase employees sold sensitive personal information to attackers, including government IDs and BTC transaction history. Proton Wallet is built to avoid these risks.

Follow investigative journalist Vegas Tenold as he explains his gear and how it keeps him safe from surveillance as he works in the field.

If you want to use Microsoft’s password management features, you now need to step deeper into Microsoft’s walled garden. There's another way.

Is your family’s photo collection safe? We surveyed 2,000 UK parents to uncover the truth about cloud storage risks, data breaches, and protecting precious memories.

At Proton, we believe the best way to protect press freedom is to give journalists tools that make them harder to target — and easier to trust.

Bitcoin has disinflationary characteristics that potentially make it an effective hedge against inflationary forces.

Apple turned off its end-to-end encryption in the UK in response to a government notice. We look at what this means and how people in the UK can protect their data.

Learn how CBDCs could give governments new powers to control money and monitor financial activity and how Bitcoin prevents this.

Big Tech companies - Apple, Google, and Meta - have built a mass surveillance machine that the government can easily tap into.

Not only does DeepSeek collect extensive personal information, but it cannot legally resist government demands for access to that data.

President Trump now controls of the US government's warrantless surveillance machine. We look at how it works and how to defend yourself.

As the treat of a TikTok ban looms, many U.S. users are flocking to a new TikTok alternative called RedNote. But should they be?

Big Tech fines reached more than $8 billion in 2024. Unfortunately, not even this fine will give Big Tech pause. But progress is being made.

Students modified smart glasses to find someone’s personal data after just looking at them. This is why we must minimize data collection.

The Kaspersky ban raises security and privacy concerns, but you can protect your data by switching to the Proton ecosystem.

AI offers incredible productivity gains, often at the cost of privacy. Is it possible to build AI that protects privacy? We explain how it can be done.

Data harvesters are reaching into virtually every part of your digital life through the little-known surveillance hardware industry.

Any privacy-focused company in the US faces numerous legal challenges, including multiple programs that allow for warrantless wiretaps.

We will explore what to know about the attack on France Travail and ways you can protect yourself from potential phishing scams.

Big Tech companies made 2023 the year of privacy washing. Stay alert for these false advertising trends in the year ahead.

Big Tech (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft)'s annual revenue dwarfs total fines. The cost for privacy is insignificant to them.

The new Outlook now appears to be a data collection service for Microsoft’s 801 external partners for targeted advertising.

Google’s new “privacy feature” for Android is just another tracking system. It can’t provide its users with true privacy without destroying its business.

Proton Mail has unique security features that defend against many clever new techniques hackers are using now.

The US could end the unconstitutional, warrantless surveillance of its citizens by fixing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

The UK government has proposed using hash scanning to detect abusive material without violating people’s privacy. Unfortunately, it won’t work.

MEPs in the European Parliament held press conferences outlining the compromises reached within the EU Parliament negotiators on the controversial Chat Control proposal.

The British government now has the authority to scan encrypted messages, but it can still choose not to use this power.

Big Tech companies will make enough money to pay most regulatory fines they receive in the time it takes you to read this article.

Google is out of new ideas, and as ad revenue declines the company is doubling down on its data-hungry business model.

Here’s how Big Tech is trying to give itself immunity from government oversight through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Google and Facebook are handing over user data to police for abortion prosecutions. Learn why Proton would never do that.

AI, and ChatGPT in particular, is having a moment. We examine how AI is trained, what it could lead to, and how it all affects your privacy.

Email addresses were linked to 200 million Twitter accounts. We explain how you can recover and protect yourself from the next breach.

Facebook engineers confessed the company doesn’t know where your data is stored or how it’s used, which means you can't have it all deleted.

Apple’s ad business is growing fast. It tracks you in its apps and uses that data to sell ads despite its privacy claims.

Between Google, Meta, Apple, and Amazon, Big Tech was fined over $3 billion for privacy and competition violations.

Time is running out for Congress to vote on two bills that will create a fairer internet. Join us in calling for a vote.

TikTok’s in-app browser can monitor your keystrokes. It's one of several iOS in-app browsers that can spy on everything you do.

Proton is continuing its bug bounty program with Bug Bounty Switzerland. If you're a security researcher, we invite you to participate.

The introduction of the metaverse has serious implications for our privacy. Find out why and how we can build a metaverse that respects privacy.

The new Proton brings our services together to form a unified privacy ecosystem of encrypted email, calendar, and drive.

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.

We developed Proton Mail and Proton VPN to protect activists, dissidents, and journalists around the world.

The Assistance and Access (A&A) law requires tech companies to help law enforcement agencies break into individuals’ encrypted data.

In order to protect our user community, we have a zero-tolerance policy for criminal acts committed against Proton Mail, or criminal acts committed using Proton Mail.

We have just released a major new version of OpenPGPjs, the world’s most popular open-source JavaScript encryption library.

ProtonMail's encryption and SESTA-FOSTA has severe implications for communications privacy of sex workers. Proton Mail's encryption and Swiss jurisdiction provides strong privacy safeguards.

Join Proton, Fight for the Future, DuckDuckGo, and others in calling on US lawmakers to make the internet a level playing field.

Today, we are participating in the Internet-wide Day of Action alongside Amazon, Netflix, Github, and many others to counter this decision.

Whether it's Facebook, New York Times or a website that you visit in secret, your ISP has a record of all of your browsing history. This highly personal and intimate data can be sold to the highest bidder.

Earlier today, Wikileaks dumped a large database of secret documents from the CIA. We did a deeper analysis of the leak and its implications on online security and privacy.

Since the Yahoo breach impacting 1 billion users, signups of Proton Mail have doubled due to users looking for a Yahoo Mail replacement.

Last week, the Investigatory Powers Bill (IPB) was approved by the UK Parliament and now only awaits an inevitable royal approval before it becomes law.

Earlier this week, Donald Trump won a stunning election victory that will put him in charge of the world's most powerful mass surveillance infrastructure.

As a result of a recent secret US government directive, Yahoo was forced to scan all Yahoo Mail accounts at the request of the NSA and FBI.

We are happy to announce that, due to the efforts of our users and allies, the Swiss Surveillance Law will be put to a vote by the Swiss people

This a guest blog post by Mazin Ahmed, an external security expert who has helped test and audit Proton Mail. We hope it will educate our readers about web security.

A lot of good has certainly resulted from the Internet revolution, but one important freedom that has been threatened in the process is our right to privacy

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.

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.

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.

TikTok is the fastest growing social media platform in the world. However, its links to the Chinese government also pose a major privacy problem

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.

The Chinese government has granted Hong Kong law enforcement agencies sweeping surveillance and Internet censorship powers with Article 43.

Google searches for privacy-focused Gmail alternatives have steadily increased since 2019. We examine the numbers and potential reasons why.

The EU is investigating Apple’s App Store practices for antitrust violations. Here’s why we must all resist abuses by tech giants.

Companies like Facebook and Google collect massive amounts of data on their users, which national governments then request for surveillance purposes.

If you’re using Zoom while working from home, you should be aware of Zoom's privacy policies, including its “attention tracking” tool.

The Edison email app scrapes user data while making claims about practicing privacy by design. This misleads users and undermines their right to privacy.

We signed an open letter that opposes the EU’s proposal to loosen oversight of foreign data requests. We call on the EU to protect its citizens’ privacy.

Kazakhstan is trying to spy on Internet traffic by forcing citizens to submit to a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. Here’s how to stay safe.

Privacy experts say Gmail confidential mode is neither secure nor private because it does not use end-to-end encryption.

We have joined Privacy For All Act with 23 other tech companies to support better privacy safeguards.

Recent news reports regarding “eFail” have contained significant errors regarding the security of PGP email encryption. It is necessary to correct the record.

Recently, news broke about potential vulnerabilities in PGP, dubbed Efail. However, despite reports to the contrary, PGP is not actually broken, as we will explain in this post.

Turkey has a track record of blocking certain websites. Here's how you can bypass Turkey's online censorship and access any site (such as Proton Mail).

Last Friday, a weaponized version of a NSA exploit was used to infect over two hundred thousand computers in 150 countries with the WannaCry ransomware.

Yahoo today confirmed a massive breach of over 500 million email accounts. This is a major security incident that also impacts some Proton Mail users.

Na sexta-feira passada, o Congresso americano e o presidente Obama assinaram a Lei de Vigilância CISA usando métodos desleais.

Late last Friday, the US Congress and President Obama signed into law the CISA Surveillance Law using very underhanded methods.

In September of this year, the Swiss Parliament passed the new Swiss surveillance law, known as the Nachrichtendienstgesetz (NDG) in German