Tag Archives: Data Privacy

Digital Sovereignty: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Replaces Microsoft with Nextcloud

Germany’s Mecklenburg-Vorpommern achieves a milestone in digital sovereignty by transitioning 50,000 public sector workers from Microsoft SharePoint to open-source Nextcloud. Continue reading →

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Proton Lumo 2.0 Launches: The Private Alternative to Mainstream AI

Proton Lumo 2.0 is now available, offering a multimodal, zero-access encrypted AI chatbot designed to compete with mainstream platforms while keeping user data private. Continue reading →

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California Delete Act: CalMatters and The Markup Launch DROP Audit

CalMatters and The Markup have initiated a public audit of the DROP platform to ensure data broker compliance with the California Delete Act ahead of the August 1 deadline. Continue reading →

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Privacy-First Productivity Apps 2026: The Best Secure Tools

Discover the top privacy-first productivity apps of 2026 for notes, tasks, and email. Our guide compares local-first and E2EE tools to secure your digital workflow. Continue reading →

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Google Tests Hand-Gesture reCAPTCHA to Combat AI Bots

Google has introduced a biometric hand-gesture reCAPTCHA system requiring real-time movement to verify human users and defeat advanced AI-powered bots. Continue reading →

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Search Services History: How Google Uses Multimedia for AI Training

Google is archiving user multimedia via its new Search Services History feature. Learn how to audit your data and opt out of AI training today. Continue reading →

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Offline AI Launch: LiberaGPT Brings 70B Parameter Models to Android

Discover LiberaGPT, the new Android application enabling powerful offline AI performance, allowing you to run 70-billion parameter models locally with total privacy. Continue reading →

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Meta Privacy Settings Audit: Protect Your Media From AI Scanning

Meta has introduced new AI-powered photo features that scan your local media. Learn how to update your Meta privacy settings to restrict device access. Continue reading →

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New Vermont Data Privacy Laws Empower Consumers to Delete Personal Information

Vermont has enacted historic data privacy laws, H.211 and S.71, giving consumers powerful tools to systematically erase brokered personal information and automate opt-out requests. Continue reading →

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