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eff.org/deeplinks/2025/04/cong

This bill mandates a notice-and- #takedown system that threatens #freeexpression, #userprivacy, and #dueprocess, without meaningfully addressing the problem it claims to solve. The “takedown” provision applies to a much broader category of content…contains no protections against frivolous or bad-faith takedown requests. Lawful content—including #satire, #journalism, and #politicalspeech—could be wrongly censored.

Electronic Frontier Foundation · Congress Takes Another Step Toward Enabling Broad Internet CensorshipFast tracking a censorship bill is always troubling. TAKE IT DOWN is the wrong approach to helping people whose intimate images are shared without their consent. We can help victims of online harassment without embracing a new regime of online censorship.
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Andrew 🌻 Brandt 🐇

#Paypal is changing its privacy policy. If you have an account, here's what you need to do:

✅ Log in (you *are* using TOTP multifactor authentication, right?)
✅Click the Gear icon in the upper right corner.
✅Click "Data & Privacy"
Follow the link under that category to "Personalized Shopping"
✅Click the slider switch to disable data sharing with advertisers and retailers based on your purchase history.

here's what you need to do: ✅ Log in (you *are* using TOTP multifactor authentication, right?) ✅Click the Gear icon in the upper right corner. ✅Click "Data & Privacy" Follow the link under that category to "Personalized Shopping" ✅Click the slider switch to disable data sharing with advertisers and retailers based on your purchase history.
#privacy#dataprivacy#PCIDSS
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Debby

Desktop Grayjay is here! 🎉
A year ago, I heard about the Grayjay project from Louis Rossmann and loved the idea of a third-party platform that centralizes subscriptions around the creator being followed, rather than the platform itself.

I didn’t try it before because I’m not using Android for media consumption, and for the past year, it was only available on Android.

While Grayjay may not be fully open-source, it’s crucial to support projects that prioritize user privacy and provide a seamless experience.

I’m excited to see how this project evolves and hope it inspires more ethical software development in the future. I can’t wait to test it out myself! It’s refreshing to see a project that prioritizes user choice and accessibility.

Any thoughts on Grayjay? Do you use it already, or is it something new to you?

Check it out here: youtu.be/EnZrv37u66c Grayjay Desktop or #degoogle inv.nadeko.net/watch?v=EnZrv37

Explore more at: grayjay.app/desktop

YouTubeFUTO Desktop Grayjay is hereBy Louis Rossmann
#Grayjay#FUTO#UserPrivacy
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Debby

🌐🔒 Exciting news for privacy! The US government has officially recommended using Signal and other encrypted messaging apps after recent telecom hacks. This is a huge step forward in recognizing the importance of secure communication!

As someone who has always championed free and open-source software, I’m thrilled to see this acknowledgment from the government, especially given the increasing threats to our privacy. With the rise of surveillance and the potential for breaches in our communication networks, it’s more important than ever to prioritize encrypted messaging.

If even the CIA is warning us about the dangers of unencrypted communications, we should take it seriously! Let’s embrace tools that protect our privacy and autonomy. Remember, our digital safety is in our hands!

Have you made the switch to Signal or another secure messaging app, or know someone making it now?

signal logo on phone
#PrivacyMatters#OpenSource#Signal
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Meta enhances Developer Platform with new user data deletion requirements: Meta implements mandatory user data deletion protocol for developers, strengthening privacy protection measures.

ppc.land/meta-enhances-develop #Meta #DeveloperPlatform #PrivacyProtection #DataDeletion #UserPrivacy

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PPC Land · Meta enhances Developer Platform with new user data deletion requirementsMeta implements mandatory user data deletion protocol for developers, strengthening privacy protection measures.
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Rawatly

In recent months, there has been growing speculation and concern about the future of WhatsApp’s operations in India. The popular messaging app, owned by tech giant Meta (formerly Facebook), has faced increasing scrutiny and conflict with the Indian government over new IT regulations and user privacy issues.
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#WhatsAppIndia #Rawatly #TechRegulations #UserPrivacy #Meta #ITRegulations #DigitalIndia #MessagingApp #WhatsAppNews #IndiaTech

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Shredd Tone :bh_s_k: :chk_g_w:

Hey guys,

Just a quick reminder...

If you'd like to DM anypone (aka in private)...

1/ You can search for user name(s) by typing @[type user name] in the post box to make sure it's specifically sent to that user.

2/ MOST IMPORTANTLY, please click on the this icon (between the 'Attachment' & 'CW' icon) and change it to your specific needs (i.e if it's only meant to be seen by that or those users, please select '@' (mentioned users only)).

I wouldn't want anyone to accidentally share any personal conversations out for the public to see.

Take care of yourselves out there.

#privacy#mastodon#userprivacy
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MYELECTRICSPARKS

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is enhancing its messaging app's security with a new feature that synchronizes chat locks across all linked devices. This means that locking a conversation on one device will automatically apply the security measure to the same conversation on other devices, such as computers or tablets. Previously, users had to set up security settings separately on each device, but this update aims to streamline the process, offering a more consistent security experience across platforms. This move reflects WhatsApp's dedication to enhancing user privacy and overall security.

#WhatsAppSecurity #ChatLock #Meta #PrivacyProtection #MessagingApp
#DeviceSync #UserPrivacy #ChatSecurity #TechUpdate #DigitalPrivacy

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epic.org/google-ad-topics-anot

#Google under pressure to support #userprivacy & turn off 3rd-party #cookies on #Chrome, but doing so in a way that only gives them more control over #userdata. #AdTopics restricts 3rd parties from Chrome users’ data, but G itself retains control over #surveillance #advertising lifecycle—from #datacollection to #adtargeting. G has been under scrutiny for its #anticompetitive practices in Europe, and is also currently on trial in an #antitrust suit against the #usdoj.

EPIC - Electronic Privacy Information CenterGoogle Ad Topics: Another Cog in the Surveillance Advertising Machine<p>After falling behind its competitors and facing criticism for previous plans to phase out third-party cookies, Google now touts Ad Topics for its benefits to user privacy and transparency. But Google’s new tool is far from a perfect solution to the harms of surveillance advertising.</p>
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