Does Google still hold contact data after deleting from Google Contacts?
I am in the process of moving out some contacts from Google Contacts, specifically those that I do not have a Gmail address. It's a way for me to give these people a tiny bit more privacy, as I'm doing a cleanup of my contact list. My concern is that Google will still keep their data even after I delete it from my end. Is it so?...
BVG out here recommending the best 2FA Apps! (lemmy.one)
Nevertheless I chose my Yubikey instead.
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UK proposes selfie-based, AI age verification system for porn sites (www.techspot.com)
Dealing w/ Gov requests for push notifications (simplifiedprivacy.com)
We posted a recent Vice article about the US government requesting nearly all Apple and Google push notifications:...
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Governments spying on Apple and Google users through phone notifications, U.S. senator says (www.cnbc.com)
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Anytype as an alternative to Notion or Obsidian
Stumbled on this program called Anytype a while ago, a note-taking application similar to Notion. It’s surprisingly well polished and works for me....
Automakers’ data privacy practices “are unacceptable,” says US senator (arstechnica.com)
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Does the "Redirector" add-on affect your browser fingerprint in any way? (kbin.social)
I use it in my normal Firefox setup, but I've been playing with Mullvad browser and I've kept everything to the defaults so I have a good option when I want a little more anonymity without needing the nuclear option (Tor) for sensitive-ish-but-really-not-all-that-sensitive browsing....
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Is Proton Unlimited Worth renewing?
As the title says, I have been using Proton Unlimited for almost a year; I mainly use Proton Pass, VPN and mail. Mail and Pass are pretty good. However, proton VPN is hit and miss because of the constant loading, slow and unreliable servers....
Alternatives for simplemobiletool gallery and calendar?
Hi everyone, I’m In the need of an offline calendar and gallery now that simplemobiletools got sold off. I’m wondering what you guys use? My bad if the formatting is weird on this post, I’m trying out a new lemmy client...
The LAPD Is Using Controversial Mass Surveillance Tracking Software (www.vice.com)
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Switching to more privacy friendly alternatives
How have others gotten friends/family to make the switch? I’ve been doing a cleanup of my digital life over the last year or so and am trying to move to using more privacy friendly alternatives where possible....
You SHOULD connect to Tor via a VPN, actually (yewtu.be)
Australian privacy watchdog refuses to investigate employer that allegedly accessed worker’s personal emails (www.theguardian.com)
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A Civil Rights Firestorm Erupts Around a Looming Surveillance Power Grab (www.wired.com)
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What are some good private email service?
The mail service has to be affordable (around 10 euros per year). Tuta was an option but their plans are somewhat overpriced for me. Anyone using their (Tuta) free plan? How is it?
In Africa’s first ‘safe city,’ surveillance reigns (www.codastory.com)
Nairobi boasts nearly 2,000 Huawei surveillance cameras citywide. But in the nine years since they were installed, it is hard to see their benefits.
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Filen.io not on the list privacyguides.org
I’m just wondering why Filen.io isn’t included in the privacyguides.org. It’s great cloud service with execlent privacy and good pricing too.
Most private crypto wallet? (kbin.social)
The whole point of me making certain payments with crypto is for it not to be attached to my name. obviously the crypto service company has my cc details. whats the most privacy friendly one? ty :)
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Using email aliases (email alias services) with self-hosted email
Is it possible to do it? Is it less hassle than trying to play nice with Google or Microsoft in order not to have your email sent to spam or not received at all?
Secretive White House Surveillance Program Gives Cops Access to Trillions of US Phone Records (www.wired.com)
A WIRED analysis of leaked police documents verifies that a secretive government program is allowing federal, state, and local law enforcement to access phone records of Americans who are not suspected of a crime.
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BusKill (Open-Source Hardware Dead Man Switch) Announces Bitcoin Black Friday Deal
In celebration of Bitcoin Black Friday 2023, we’re offering a 10% discount on all BusKill cables sold between Nov 18 to Dec 03....
Google Resuming the transition to Manifest V3 - Chrome for Developers (developer.chrome.com)
cross-posted from: programming.dev/post/6008113...
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Signal details costs of keeping its private messaging service alive | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
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