Encryption Is Not a Crime
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/04/11/encryption-is-not-a-crime/
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Encryption Is Not a Crime
Encryption is not a crime, encryption protects us all. Encryption, and especially end-to-end encryption, is an essential tool to protect everyone online. Attempts to undermine encryption are an attack to our fundamental right to privacy and an attack to our…
Is Your Data Really Safe? Understanding Encryption
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This Technology Keeps Your Data Safe
Encryption is a cornerstone of security on the modern internet, in this video we dive deep into how it works and explain why it's so important. This is especially crucial as many governments around the world are pushing to ban encryption and breach our fundamental…
The Dangers of End-to-End Encryption
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/04/01/the-dangers-of-end-to-end-encryption/
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The Dangers of End-to-End Encryption
Privacy Guides is formally taking a stand against dangerous and frightening technologies.
Interview with Micah Lee: Cyd, Lockdown Systems, OnionShare, and more
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/28/interview-with-micah-lee/
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Interview with Micah Lee: Cyd, Lockdown Systems, OnionShare, and more
This article is an interview with Micah Lee, the creator of Cyd and OnionShare, founder of Lockdown Systems, and author of Hacks, Leaks, and Revelations: The Art of Analyzing Hacked and Leaked Data.
Privacy Means Safety
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/25/privacy-means-safety/
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Privacy Means Safety
Privacy is a human right that should be granted to everyone, no matter the reason. That being said, it's also important to remember that for millions of people around the world, data privacy is crucial for physical safety. For people in extreme situations…
Privacy-Respecting European Tech Alternatives
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/19/private-european-alternatives/
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Privacy-Respecting European Tech Alternatives
There is a growing sentiment that the US shouldn't be relied upon for the technologies that many people and businesses use every day. These privacy-centric recommendations come from a variety of European-based companies and organizations, that you should…
KeePassXC + YubiKey: How to set up a local-only password manager
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KeePassXC + YubiKey: How to set up a local-only password manager
This tutorial demonstrates how to install the local-only password manager KeePassXC and secure a password database with YubiKey.
Stop Confusing Privacy, Anonymity, and Security
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The Biggest Misconceptions in Privacy
Are you mixing up privacy, security, and anonymity? Don't worry, it's more common than you might think! In this week's video we break down each term, so you can make educated decisions on what tools are best for you.
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New Privacy Guides release: 2025.03.13
We are pleased to announce that the newest release of Privacyguides.org is now live!
Headlining additions are:
The new Health and Fitness section, containing things like fitness trackers and apps for reproductive health by our own Kevin Pham: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/health-and-wellness/
The new Maps and Navigation section, helping you find your way in meat space as well, by eylenburg:
https://www.privacyguides.org/en/maps/
And last but not least, when you become a member to support our mission financially, you now have the option to list your profile on our site to show your support!
https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/donate/#active-members
For all other changes in this release, please refer to our forum announcement post: https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/2025-03-13/25741
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We are pleased to announce that the newest release of Privacyguides.org is now live!
Headlining additions are:
The new Health and Fitness section, containing things like fitness trackers and apps for reproductive health by our own Kevin Pham: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/health-and-wellness/
The new Maps and Navigation section, helping you find your way in meat space as well, by eylenburg:
https://www.privacyguides.org/en/maps/
And last but not least, when you become a member to support our mission financially, you now have the option to list your profile on our site to show your support!
https://www.privacyguides.org/en/about/donate/#active-members
For all other changes in this release, please refer to our forum announcement post: https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/2025-03-13/25741
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Privacy-Respecting Health and Wellness apps for Android and iOS - Privacy Guides
These applications are what we currently recommend for all health- and fitness-related activites on your phone.
In Memoriam: Mark Klein, AT&T Whistleblower Who Revealed NSA Mass Spying
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/memoriam-mark-klein-att-whistleblower-about-nsa-mass-spying
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In Memoriam: Mark Klein, AT&T Whistleblower Who Revealed NSA Mass Spying
EFF is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Klein, a bona fide hero who risked civil liability and criminal prosecution to help expose a massive spying program that violated the rights of
Privacy is Also Protecting the Data of Others
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/10/the-privacy-of-others/
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Privacy is Also Protecting the Data of Others
In privacy, we talk a lot about how to protect our own data, but what about our responsibility to protect the data of others? If you care about privacy rights, you must also care for the data of the people around you. Together, we must build a culture where…
Toward a Passwordless Future
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/08/toward-a-passwordless-future/
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https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/08/toward-a-passwordless-future/
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Toward a Passwordless Future
Privacy Guides is the most popular & trustworthy non-profit privacy resource to find privacy tools and learn about protecting your digital life.
How to Reset Your YubiKey and Create a Backup
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/06/yubikey-reset-and-backup/
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How to Reset Your YubiKey and Create a Backup
This tutorial demonstrates how to reset a YubiKey close to factory defaults and create a backup of most YubiKey applications on a spare key.
Anonymity for Everyone: Why You Need Tor...
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The most private way to use the internet
Tor is an invaluable tool for bypassing censorship and browsing privately, in this weeks video we dive into the details and explain how it works. Plus we cover some things you should avoid when using Tor to make sure you maintain your anonymity.
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The UK Government Forced Apple to Remove Advanced Data Protection: What Does This Mean for You?
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/27/uk-forced-apple-to-remove-adp/
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The UK Government Forced Apple to Remove Advanced Data Protection: What Does This Mean for You?
The UK government has served a technical capability notice to Apple under the UK Investigatory Act. Apple's response was to remove the Advanced Data Protection feature from the UK this week. What does this mean for Apple users in the UK and for encryption…
No, Privacy is Not Dead: Beware the All-or-Nothing Mindset
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/17/privacy-is-not-dead/
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No, Privacy is Not Dead: Beware the All-or-Nothing Mindset
Privacy is only dead if we let it die. Be careful about the all-or-nothing mindset in data privacy, it can do more damage than good to the cause. While striving for improvements, do not forget to cheer and celebrate each small win.
5 Easy Steps to Protect Yourself Online
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Hackers and data brokers hate these things
Worried about hackers and data breaches? You're not alone. In this video we outline 5 simple yet crucial steps you can take today to dramatically improve your online security and protect your personal information.
0:00 Intro
0:55 Securing Accounts
3:44 Private…
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Biometrics Explained
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/13/biometrics-explained/
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Biometrics Explained
Biometrics are a convenient and secure way to authenticate our devices. Many of us use and trust the biometrics of our devices without much thought, but are they really secure? With so many options, which ones are the best?
CryptPad Review: Replacing Google Docs
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/07/cryptpad-review/
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CryptPad Review: Replacing Google Docs
If you've been looking for a privacy-respectful replacement to Google Docs, now is the time to switch to the end-to-end encrypted office suite CryptPad.
The Future of Privacy: How Governments Shape Your Digital Life
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/03/the-future-of-privacy/
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https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/03/the-future-of-privacy/
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The Future of Privacy: How Governments Shape Your Digital Life
Privacy is intrinsically intertwined with politics. Each change in governance can have substantial effects on privacy rights and privacy tools. Using concrete examples, we examine how politics can impact the tools we use.
EasyOptOuts Review & Real-World Test
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/03/easyoptouts-review/
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EasyOptOuts Review & Real-World Test
People-search sites represent an immense privacy risk to the majority of Americans. EasyOptOuts is a low-cost online service which automates opt-out requests on your behalf.
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