Data Protection

Fast and Private Web Browser

Waterfox is a privacy-focused web browser offering built-in tracking protection, container tabs, and private browsing features by default. The browser prioritizes user privacy by not collecting telemetry data while providing easy migration from other browsers and maintaining high performance standards.

How to Change Your Meta Settings

A comprehensive guide details step-by-step instructions for enhancing privacy settings on Meta platforms, specifically targeting ad preferences and data collection. The guide walks users through disabling targeted advertising, preventing cross-platform data sharing, and unlinking third-party data collection on Facebook and Instagram accounts. Additional privacy recommendations include using Firefox browser and Privacy Badger extension.

Apple pulls encryption feature from UK over government spying demands

Apple has discontinued its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) encrypted iCloud storage for new UK users and will require existing users to disable it, following UK security services' demands for backdoor access. The decision affects iCloud backups, photos, notes, and voice memos, while certain data types like passwords and health information will remain encrypted by default.

Wyden Releases Draft Bill to Secure Americans’ Communications Against Foreign Surveillance Demands | U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon

Senator Ron Wyden introduced the Global Trust in American Online Services Act to protect against foreign surveillance demands that could weaken U.S. technology security. The legislation aims to reform the CLOUD Act, which currently allows foreign governments to directly demand data from U.S. companies, addressing recent concerns about the UK's secret order to Apple regarding iCloud encryption.