Tag Archives: Data Privacy
GrapheneOS Duress Password Triggers Historic DOJ Prosecution Over Data Wipe
The DOJ has filed a historic prosecution against an individual for using the GrapheneOS duress password to wipe smartphone data during a border search. Continue reading
ePrivacy Derogation Extended by EU While Protecting End-to-End Encryption
The EU has approved an ePrivacy derogation allowing voluntary CSAM scanning on unencrypted platforms while explicitly exempting end-to-end encrypted messaging services. Continue reading
CalPrivacy Sectoral Audit Targets Digital Platform Metadata and CCPA Compliance
CalPrivacy launched its first formal sectoral audit targeting digital platform metadata tracking and data access rights under the CCPA. Continue reading
Hide My Email Flaw Patched by Apple: Real Addresses Exposed
Apple patches a critical privacy vulnerability in iCloud+ where a Hide My Email flaw could expose real user addresses through server bounce notifications. Continue reading
FluentCleaner: The Best Open-Source Alternative to CCleaner
Discover why FluentCleaner is emerging as the ultimate open-source alternative to CCleaner, offering a privacy-focused, zero-telemetry tool for Windows optimization. Continue reading
California DROP Platform Enforcement: August 1 Deletion Deadline
Learn how the California DROP platform simplifies data privacy by mandating that brokers purge personal information starting August 1, 2026. Continue reading
European SaaS alternatives: EuroAlternative Launches to Replace Big Tech
Discover EuroAlternative, a curated directory of 433 privacy-focused European SaaS alternatives designed to help users move away from US-based tech giants. Continue reading
Grok Build Open-Sourced: xAI Releases Coding CLI Following Data Scandal
In response to a massive data harvesting scandal, xAI has open-sourced the Grok Build CLI, allowing developers to audit the tool for improved security and local-first privacy. Continue reading
Chatto: A Privacy-First Open-Source Team Messenger for Your Organization
Discover Chatto, the streamlined open-source team messenger that simplifies self-hosting with advanced cryptographic security and a lightweight, binary-first architecture. Continue reading