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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.
An illustration of the Chinese government monitoring Hong Kong citizens.
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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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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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Companies like Facebook and Google collect massive amounts of data on their users, which national governments then request for surveillance purposes.
An illustration of Zoom's attendee attention tracking.
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If you’re using Zoom while working from home, you should be aware of Zoom's privacy policies, including its “attention tracking” tool.