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Making great strides in my privacy journey! 🚀 I've switched one of my two laptops to Linux (easier than expected, the other will follow after I am off OneNote), using Tuta Mail (the best 😉) , Signal, and just bought a new laptop from Tuxedo. Plus, Qwant is now my go-to search engine — easiest switch ever! 🎉

Check out my full list here: mastodon.social/@TheStefan/114…

Let's all move towards more privacy and away from USA software! 💪 #PrivacyMatters #OpenSource


Free Tools For Your Online Privacy.

Operating System
• Linux Based OS

Email
• Tuta Mail

Calendar
• Tuta Calendar

Web Browser
• Firefox
• Tor browser

Search Engine
• DuckDuckGo
• SearX
• Ecosia

Messenger
• Signal
• DeltaChat

Password Manager
• Bitwarden
• KeePassXC

Enjoy the summer. 😎




Canadians, pay attention: Bill C-2 is a quiet threat to your privacy and civil liberties.

With so much happening around the world, it’s easy to miss what’s going on in our own backyard. But Bill C-2, now in the House of Commons, deserves your attention.

It lowers the threshold for law enforcement to access your private data—without a warrant. All it takes is "reasonable suspicion."

What kind of data?

* Internet and cellphone metadata

* Your location and activity logs

* Information shared across borders with foreign agencies

All accessed more easily under vague “exigent circumstances”

As a person who’s been accosted based on “reasonable suspicion” due to…. existing, I’m concerned that this bill expands surveillance powers and erodes due process protections that Canadians have long relied on.

I keep seeing arguments like, “If you’re not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about.”

Let me be clear: that’s not how rights work.

Free societies are built on the principle that the law protects the innocent—not that we must prove we have nothing to hide.

If you're concerned (and you should be), reach out to your Member of Parliament. Let them know you oppose C-2 and support real protections for Canadian privacy and civil rights.

You can read the full bill here:

parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1…

Let’s not sleepwalk into surveillance. We deserve better.

PS The Citizen Lab has an excellent write up citizenlab.ca/2025/06/a-prelim…

PPS If you're a Canadian resident, find your Member of Parliament here: ourcommons.ca/members/en

#PrivacyMatters #BillC2 #Canada



🚨 China hacked Microsoft email accounts at The Washington Post.

This shows why encryption matters.

Journalists depend on end-to-end encryption to protect sources, activists, dissidents, and their lives. 🔒

👉 Read now: tuta.com/blog/journalists-need…

#PrivacyMatters #EncryptionSavesLives #Journalism


🌍 Accessibility matters for everyone.

Whether permanent or temporary, disability can affect us all at some point in our lives. That’s why accessibility isn’t a bonus feature: it’s a necessity.

At Jami, we’re committed to making private communication truly inclusive. From screen reader support to keyboard navigation, here’s where we stand and where we’re going: jami.net/how-accessible-is-jam…

#Accessibility #Inclusion #TechForGood #OpenSource #Jami #PrivacyMatters #AccessibilityMatters



Your voice, our drive: We had the privilege of interviewing @tolgayenici a mechanical engineer residing in Canada, to find out why he chose Tuta Mail, how he became a privacy and open source enthusiast, and why privacy matters to him. 💬🔐

👉 Read the full interview: tuta.com/blog/tuta-user-interv…

#PrivacyMatters #TutaMail #OpenSource #MadeinGermany


Hey Jamers! :ablobcool:

Did you miss Developer Update #13?

No stress! We’ve wrapped up all the key takeaways for you! 👇

Stay up to date with what’s happening behind the scenes.

📖 Read Dev Update #13 now: jami.net/de/dev-update-13/

#Jami #DevUpdate #PrivacyMatters #opensource #P2P #App



DeGoogling is possible, and it doesn't need to be difficult. 👏

Take a look at our in-depth guide of Google alternatives to learn how you can take back your privacy in 2025. ❤️🔒

👉 tuta.com/blog/how-to-leave-goo…

Have you already DeGoogled? If so, let us know your favorite Google-free apps.

#DeGoogle #GoogleAlternatives #PrivacyMatters



Privacy is calling. Will you answer?

Ditch surveillance phones.

Try the Librem 5 + AweSIM — privacy-first smartphone + service.

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Big carriers track your every move.

AweSIM shields your identity from Big Tech & foreign surveillance.

Take back control: puri.sm/products/librem-awesim…

#PrivacyMatters #CyberSecurity #LinuxPhone #SurveillanceCapitalism #Librem5 #AweSIM


Ah! I am horrified by how much data Google collects! 😱🤮
Just checked it in my Google account and 𝗶𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁!
This is an amazing @Tutanota article about the hungry Google monster. Also, very good links inserted!
tuta.com/blog/what-does-google…

#Google #techgiant #GoogleAI #privacy #privacyMatters #PrivacySettings #tuta #Tutanota


📞 Can i call regular phone numbers with Jami? 🤔

You’ve asked us: “Can I use Jami like I used Skype to call landlines or mobiles?”
The short answer: Yes, with SIP.
But don’t worry, you don’t need to be a tech expert to make it work.

Our latest article explains what is SIP, and how can you use it in Jami to connect to your regular phone numbers.

👀 Curious to learn more? Read our article: jami.net/de/what-is-sip-and-ho…

#PrivacyMatters #Jami #SIP #OpenSource #SkypeAlternative


Hello hello Jamers 😎

🌸 Spring is back and so are our Dev Updates!

You missed them? We did too!

Our team has been busy squashing bugs, enhancing the user experience, and preparing some exciting new features for all Jami users. From desktop to mobile, and deep into the core, things are moving fast.

👀Curious to see what’s been cooking lately across platforms?
Read our Dev update 12 : jami.net/de/dev-update-12/

#Jami #DevUpdate #PrivacyMatters #opensource #P2P #App


🔒 Jami vs Skype: Welcome to Where Your Privacy Matters 🔒

In a world where online communication is dominated by centralized platforms, #Jami stands out as a privacy-focused alternative. Unlike #Skype, which relies on proprietary servers and collects personal data, #Jami embraces decentralization, putting your autonomy and privacy first.

Want to explore the key differences that make #Jami a unique choice for privacy-conscious users? Read our article:

jami.net/jami-vs-skype-welcome…

#Privacymatters


📣Jami team is pleased to introduce the new version of Jami: Εἰρήνη.☮️

As you'll discover, this release brings remarkable advances from months of silent work, sure to delight loyal Jami users and newcomers after the announcement of Skype's shutdown.

We invite you to update and try the latest version of Jami! 🙇

👀 Want to know more about Εἰρήνη? Read our article : jami.net/eirene-to-make-new-us…

#Jami #opensource #P2P #App #PrivacyMatters


Using an #AI email writer might seem like the perfect way to boost productivity, BUT the dangers far outweigh the benefits. 🤖 ❌

In this guide we take a look at 5 AI email writers and why not to use them 👉 tuta.com/blog/ai-email-writers…

#AI #AIEmailWriter #PrivacyMatters #TutaMail




BREAKING: It's been only ten days since we warned about this...

#Apple has removed its end-to-end #encryption (Advanced Data Protection) in the #UK after the government demanded a #backdoor.

📢 Fight for privacy! #PrivacyMatters #NoBackdoors

🔗 bloomberg.com/news/articles/20…

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🚨🚨🚨 Apple to backdoor encryption? Round 2 - and this time the UK is trying to get your data.

Let's fight back against any attempt to #backdoor #encryption! 💪 🔒

More info ➡️ tuta.com/blog/uk-demands-apple…






#Google Starts Tracking All Your Devices In 6 Weeks—Forget Chrome And #Android

Long story short is that Google has made updates to its advertising ecosystem essentially _permitting_ the fingerprinting of devices for use in targeted advertising. In their words they are going to be “less prescriptive with partners in how they target and measure ads.”

Doesn’t mean fingerprinting wasn’t happening before, just that Google is giving the green signal to the rest of the ecosystem to do so… and will likely use this to maybe replace third-party cookies.

Use an adblocker. Seriously.

#privacy #ads #privacymatters #useadblockers

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Massive E-Learning Platform #Udemy Gave Teachers a Gen #AI 'Opt-Out Window'. It's Already Over.

Udemy will train generative AI on classes developed/users contributed on its site. It is opt-out (meaning, everyone was already opted in) with a time window... and opting out may "affect course visibility and potential earnings."

Udemy's reason for the opt-out window was reportedly because removing data from LLMs is hard. IMO, that would be the reason for making it opt-in, but here we are...

#privacy #privacymatters #llm

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🌐🔒 Hey everyone! I'm 11 and super passionate about digital privacy! I use a bunch of cool alternatives like Tutanota for email, ProtonMail, and even Session for messaging. I love using privacy-focused search engines like Ecosia and Mojeek, and I avoid the big tech companies. I also use F-Droid for apps and keep my Android as private as possible. Digital privacy is super important, and I think schools should teach us about it! Let’s protect our info together! 💻✨ #DigitalPrivacy #PrivacyMatters