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Illustration of searching for privacy-focused email services.
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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.
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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.
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The Edison email app scrapes user data while making claims about practicing privacy by design. This misleads users and undermines their right to privacy.
illustration of EU e-evidence law
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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.