Posts by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
(DIR) Post #A1srSY0y8vo87YggtM by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2020-12-05T01:07:19Z
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Imagine if just one cell carrier:- kept none or quickly purged location logging- ensured all of their towers were unable to be simulated- enforced encrypted texts- sold no metadata- physically secured every access point- kept no history of user activity- demanded warrants for all data access#privacy #mobile #cell
(DIR) Post #A1zEbs1gZcdygbCGEi by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2019-11-20T14:28:15Z
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If you haven't watched Aral Balkan's @aral plea to the EU in regards to #decentralization, #encryption, #privacy, #security, #federation and the impact of #siliconvalley on our lives, consider watching it now. This is not just an EU issue.https://video.lqdn.fr/videos/watch/70f2128c-8c06-4cc4-8a5a-bf77e765c8fdIt is well worth 17 minutes of your time, and right in line with this conversation. If we work together, we can help create a better internet.
(DIR) Post #A28FPMgFk5ROiBXHw8 by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2020-12-12T16:57:46Z
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#Google demonstrates once again, that you should probably own your own data, and certainly not leave it up to "free" services. Storage is storage. One should not have to open a bin of photos every two years, unless you want someone to come into your home to throw it away. What does Google care if we look at something or not? Use #Nextcloud to host your own storage, put things on a backup drive, burn CDS, use flash storage, etc for longterm storage in a private and secure way.
(DIR) Post #A28ZtHuS2kl1gYisj2 by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2020-12-12T01:58:35Z
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❄️🎅We feel like giving something away, so if you would like to be randomly chosen to receive a $20 code to use for #ProtonMail or #ProtonVPN, just comment here with some words about why you support internet privacy. Use the hashtag #giftofencryption if you would like to enter and share if you'd like. You can use this code for yourself, give to someone that you know or a random stranger. The code will be sent via DM. Enter by 10am Central time on Sunday. 🎅❄️#privacy #encryption #giveaway
(DIR) Post #A2GvU1A7VeHGrCr1Ga by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2020-12-16T03:05:45Z
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This. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/12/facebook-doomsday-machine/617384/#Facebook is not a social company. It is not a media company. It is a doomsday machine. This is an article to share on your Facebook wall if you still have one. What a great find from @Decentralize_today's feed. #socialmedia #manipulation #social #zuckerberg #theatlantic #journalism
(DIR) Post #A2dGRH7cCpKzuDt9EW by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2020-12-27T16:40:57Z
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This is one of the least reassuring quotes regarding #COVID19 vaccination "passports" and tracing -"Rest assured, the nerds are on it," said Brian Behlendorf of The Linux Foundation.https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/27/tech/coronavirus-vaccine-passport-apps/index.html1. Demand #privacy or else. 2. Paper options must be available. 3. We are not required to trust #tech companies to maintain our privacy - especially those connected to a government. 4. This is easily solved with a printed QR code "receipt" from the office where vaccinations occur.
(DIR) Post #A2jpNjZxLkrfoxn996 by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2020-12-30T14:49:27Z
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Do you work for a web development company? - Does your "product owner" consider #privacy to be important? - Do they feel there are no alternatives to #Google and other big #tech?If not, are they the right person for the job?
(DIR) Post #A2mb9tPdB1FiNfLc3c by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-01-01T04:25:40Z
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Happy New Year, world! Stay safe. Stay private. Stay ethical. Stay compassionate. Stay human. #2020
(DIR) Post #A3AdyNPiedMDvK4Z4y by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-01-12T16:57:01Z
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In order to protect the #privacy, #health and information #security of the people and users at your business, consider creating a crisis plan / continuation of business plan today. Like no other time in the US, we are entering uncharted waters, and having at least the basics of a threat mitigation plan will reduce the time in which you can act in case of emergency. Protect your people. Protect their data. #uspol #business #infosec
(DIR) Post #A3H2C8qccdOofltMKu by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-01-15T15:59:25Z
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A good way to fight against #Facebook's anti-privacy ways is to ditch #WhatsApp today.This is already happening in droves since there is a "share data with Facebook or else" in play. There are better solutions. They don't need to be perfect, but they should be encrypted as a start and weigh your options for other needs. One thing to avoid is texting over SMS as an alternative, as this is not secure.
(DIR) Post #A3Q6FV4U1CziYNWB0a by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-01-20T04:45:42Z
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At the heart of the #privacy problem, there is often a #privilege problem. People that control technology routinely undermine the privacy freedoms of the public as they become entranced by shiny new things and dollar signs. When you can, develop smaller tech.Always strive for ethical tech. Consider placing user needs above your own. If you can't, you might not be making ethical decisions. This is a regular shout out to read "Ruined by Design" by Mike Monteiro https://www.ruinedby.design/zine
(DIR) Post #A3Uz2w0PIgDLFv1sFU by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-01-22T11:42:11Z
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This is our regular reminder to use an encrypted password manager...Keep your personal, school and work accounts safer by using an encrypted password manager. Never store your passwords in the browser. We recommend https://www.keepassxc.org but any encrypted manager is better than none!#KeepassXC is an amazing #opensource project with a lot of polish. Keep projects like this alive by donating to their #developers.
(DIR) Post #A3bVV6amHxNFWnii1Y by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-01-25T18:12:34Z
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Have you been blocked by Cloudflare from using a website because you are on a VPN? Cloudflare and the World Wide Web are not one in the same. #Cloudflare routinely blocks competitor's VPN's. Our hope is that @protonvpn and other #VPN providers begin to file anti-competitive lawsuits against these practices. People should not be harassed by a global data bully for choosing to use a competitor's product.
(DIR) Post #A3f9ZKznG3XgzysEHw by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-01-27T10:59:07Z
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This post from @Edent is really spot-on about our #techprivilege problem: https://mastodon.social/@Edent/105622111811781065The #web experience of those without fancy devices (or for anyone wanting speed, accessibility and freedom) may be negatively impacted by a lack of empathy for their needs. #Tech privilege allows us to implement bad practices ranging from usability to privacy. If we decide to make the web about sharing information instead of taking it, the world will be better. Need: Simple. Fast. Private.
(DIR) Post #A3xIZtww3mrbQwhai0 by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-02-04T14:53:06Z
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Breaking good news: Clearview Facial-Recognition Technology Ruled Illegal in Canada"Canadian authorities have found that the collection of facial-recognition data by Clearview AI is illegal because it violates federal and provincial privacy laws..."https://threatpost.com/clearview-facial-recognition-canada/163650/#privacy #AI #clearview #Canada #news #biometric
(DIR) Post #A468JeiGwEtLUoFyE4 by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-02-09T12:49:02Z
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Is one of the things holding people back on their break from #bigtech #socialmedia the idea that having followers is the same thing has having productive conversations?
(DIR) Post #A4ntv1bkzgg3mJ3Ydk by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-03-02T15:20:05Z
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The idea that website owners have "a right" to track the clicks from their emails to you and to know everything about your journey in their system is wrong. Imagine if you buy your child a bike - does the chain manufacturer have a right to know what time they use the bike and which friends they visit?Of course not. We should stop pretending that websites are magical experiences that require persistent intrusion. #Privacy is a right, even though it is far from being legally declared so.
(DIR) Post #A5Ft6R1bxIU9xvkFiS by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-03-16T03:42:10Z
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Does it bother you that it's difficult to de-Google browsers that one might reasonably think are already Google-free?
(DIR) Post #A5Gf4JxY38CPGyu0Nk by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-03-16T12:39:54Z
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@PublicNuisance What is your recommendation for a truly viable non Google or Apple phone that is fully featured and easy to use for everyone from a kid to a grandparent?
(DIR) Post #ABqPLkLhxiLj2TeYxU by theprivacyfoundation@mastodon.social
2021-09-29T02:43:31Z
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Looking for an easy to use #google-free phone operating system?Check out #GrapheneOS at https://grapheneos.org/ for an amazing #opensource #security-focused experience. #privacy #android