Did you know we're publishing our videos to Odysee too? Check it out: odysee.com/@PrivacyGuid...

Here's how big tech censors people by deciding what software or apps you can run on your device for which you paid. Doesn't sound fair, does it? Fight back! Read and discuss more here: discuss.privacyguides.net/t/applicatio...

Our Black Friday deals tracker is live! Let us know about any privacy-friendly deals you find this month and we'll get them added to the list: discuss.privacyguides.net/t/black-frid...

We'd like to give a big thank you to DeleteMe for their support as an organizational member of Privacy Guides. Becoming a member is the best way to support our privacy advocacy work and protect privacy rights at a time when the world needs it most 💛 www.privacyguides.org/en/about/don...

Someone Snuck Into a Cellebrite Microsoft Teams Call and Leaked Phone Unlocking Details discuss.privacyguides.net/t/someone-sn...

US declines to join more than 70 countries in signing UN cybercrime treaty: discuss.privacyguides.net/t/us-decline...

There has never been a better time to switch away from Gmail. The Privacy Guides community has tested a ton of alternative email providers, and these are our three favorites: www.privacyguides.org/en/email/

Tor is a free to use, decentralized network designed for using the internet with as much privacy as possible. If used properly, the network enables private and anonymous browsing and communications. www.privacyguides.org/en/advanced/...

Passwords are an essential part of our everyday digital lives. Have you put thought into how secure your passwords are? www.privacyguides.org/en/basics/pa...

We'd like to thank Jeff Atwood for becoming the newest "super fan" member of Privacy Guides 😎 The support of all our members, contributors, and volunteers is the reason we can keep promoting digital privacy and pushing for better consumer tech rights: www.privacyguides.org/en/about/don...

In the modern age of digital data exploitation, your privacy has never been more critical, and yet many believe it is already a lost cause. It is not. Your privacy is up for grabs, and you need to care about it. www.privacyguides.org/en/basics/wh...

We have a new podcast feed you can follow! This one will be a more infrequent feed of interviews and other things we may do in the future that don't fit in our regular weekly show. fm.neat.tube/@privacyguides

💬 What do you think was/is the raison d’être of the internet? discuss.privacyguides.net/t/the-intern...

Most cloud photo management solutions like Google Photos, Flickr, and Amazon Photos don't secure your photos against being accessed by the cloud storage provider themselves. These options keep your personal photos private: www.privacyguides.org/en/photo-man...

Are you mixing up privacy, security, and anonymity? Don't worry, it's more common than you might think! This video breaks down each term, so you can make educated decisions about what privacy changes make sense for you: www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/...

Age verification laws forcing platforms to restrict access to content online have been multiplying in recent years. This is bad news for your privacy. www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

If you need a password manager for iOS or macOS that gives you full control over your data, KeePassium is a fantastic option. With KeePassium, you can keep your password database offline entirely, or choose whomever you trust to store it. www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

Software companies do not consider privacy rights and data minimization practices enough, and want to convince you they need all your data for your "convenience." This is not true. www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

We'd like to extend our thanks to Power Up Privacy for continuing their support as an organizational member of Privacy Guides in 2026. Their support for our project has made an invaluable difference to our video production and outreach team 💛 www.privacyguides.org/en/about/don...

📆 Mark those calendars: We're going live at 5:00 PM ET (4PM Central) over on YouTube, just like we do every Friday! Join the chat and we'll answer your questions during the show! www.youtube.com/live/GyIRb8H...

Good news! #ChatControl has been withdrawn by the Danish EU Presidency after failing to gather support. For those who spent countless hours campaigning for #stopchatcontrol, thank you for fighting with us every step of the way. www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...

This is possibly our best video to date - give it a watch!

▶️ New video: Data Brokers Explained + what to do about them, featuring @yaelwrites.com from @consumerreports.org. By popular demand we’ve put together another interview style video. This is our highest quality video yet, and we hope you learn something new! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Monb...

We're live with Episode 23 of This Week in Privacy, join the chat and stay informed: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iMo...

Real-name policies have existed for over a decade, but these problems have become exponentially harmful in today's world. It's time to fight back against this unsafe and discriminatory privacy-invasive practice. https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/10/15/real-name-policies/

FixJePrivacy.nl is filled with practical tips to improve your online safety, everything from using a password manager to securely sharing your files. To ensure the site stays relevant and up-to-date, we are exited to launch this collaboration! www.privacyguides.org/posts/2025/1...

Even our fridges are spying on us fortune.com/2025/09/19/s...

The most relevant new feature in iOS 26 for journalists, lawyers, activists, politicians, executives, and other high-profile figures wasn't really advertised to consumers at all. Rather, it was announced in a Sept 9th post on the Apple Security Research blog... www.privacyguides.org/posts/2025/0...

The feeling is mutual, Carey 💛 Anyone who’s somehow missed out on this podcast so far, give firewallsdontstopdragons.com a follow!

In our advocacy we commonly encounter this belief that "privacy is dead" and it's simply not worth protecting your information anymore. This is simply not true, and we need to remember to celebrate every little privacy win we see :) www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

Welcoming @peter-marsden.co.uk's first contribution, "Ghosts in the Machine: The Fight for Privacy After Death" takes a look at how even the best privacy laws around the world fail to protect those in death. This is a call to arms for posthumous privacy rights. www.privacyguides.org/posts/2025/0...

Welcoming @peter-marsden.co.uk's first contribution, "Ghosts in the Machine: The Fight for Privacy After Death" takes a look at how even the best privacy laws around the world fail to protect those in death. This is a call to arms for posthumous privacy rights. www.privacyguides.org/posts/2025/0...

We know how to secure data in storage using E2EE, but is it possible to ensure data privacy even while processing it server-side? www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/09/15/multi-party-computation/

It's been a while, but our email newsletter is finally back, and we are raring to keep you informed with more issues going forward! You can read the first new issue on our web archive here, and get subscribed because there will be more to come very soon: www.privacyguides.org/newsletters/...

Don't use a random VPN from the Chrome Web Store. Chose from one of our recommended providers instead: ▶️ privacyguides.org/en/vpn/

EU citizens have THREE days, the clock is ticking! 🕐 🇪🇺 Countries are finalizing their positions on the latest iteration of Chat Control this Friday. If yours supports the “CSAR” proposal, it’s vital you voice your opposition to your representatives TODAY: www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

You might not have heard the term privacy washing before, but it is certain you have been exposed to it in the wild. When promises aren’t supported by facts, when marketing lies step into the privacy language, privacy washing becomes a very dirty business. www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

Privacy is a marathon, not a sprint. It's okay to take a breath, clean up slowly, and train yourself over the long-term to improve your data privacy health over time. www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

discuss.privacyguides.net/t/do-you-run... The Tor Project is looking for more WebTunnel bridges to be distributed to Russian users via Telegram (info: forum.torproject.org/t/tor-relays...) I'm hosting some, and if you can run a web server you can too:

A kind reminder to the countless VPN companies and other products emailing in and begging for product placement, paid guest posts, backlinks, etc. 😇 www.privacyguides.org/en/about/don...

Smartphones can be an essential tool for protestors fighting for their rights, but they also make you vulnerable to the mass surveillance many protests are targeted with. If you're taking part in the action, make sure you minimize your risk: www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

The most private way to use Monero is to run your own node. Our latest tutorial covers the easiest way to do so on TrueNAS: www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free speech and the right to assemble (protest). If you are attending a protest, make sure you read @privacyguides.org's article on how to secure your smartphone. www.privacyguides.org/articles/202... #Protest #Privacy

Balancing data protection and online connection can be difficult. Nevertheless, it's an essential skill to be able to stay safe online while staying connected. www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

Increasingly, surveillance is being normalized and integrated in our lives. Under the guise of convenience, applications and features are sold to us as being the new better way to do things. While some might be useful, this convenience is a Trojan horse. www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

Data privacy is important for everyone. But for some marginalized groups, data privacy is absolutely indispensable to stay safe while staying connected with online communities and resources. www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

When Code Became a Weapon 🎬 The first in a planned series on the "Crypto Wars." We're trying something different, let me know what you think of it! www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/...

Last week, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced his ambitious plan for the World project, formerly known as Worldcoin. www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

When Code Became a Weapon 🎬 The first in a planned series on the "Crypto Wars." We're trying something different, let me know what you think of it! www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/...