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Government: Give us all your users' personal data!
Us: We don't have any. 😎
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When you don't track anything, you can't respond to a government data seizure.
thecut.com/2022/08/nebras via
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If cats used search engines, they would use Startpage.
Agree?
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Privacy is not secrecy
Wanting privacy is not criminal
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How do you protect your privacy?
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"You get a Google-like experience and the promise that your data will never be stored, tracked or sold.
Test it out at startpage.com. You can also set StartPage as your browser’s default search engine." -
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We're curious: Do you encrypt your emails? 🕵️♀️📨🔐
- Always27.3%
- Sometimes33.9%
- Never33.9%
- Other (leave a comment)4.8%
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If you're in Las Vegas, you probably know it's 🔥☀️🔥, but this should help you figure out what time it's best to go out.
Wear sunscreen and a hat! #DEFCON
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Reproductive health data could be publicized or used to build a legal case against people seeking or providing abortions. “These kinds of requests for user data are going to sharply increase,” said EFF Surveillance Litigation Dir. tells .
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💬 "Just over a year after launching a major project targeting thousands of sites blatantly flouting cookie tracking rules in Europe, local privacy campaign group noyb has fired off another batch of complaints:" techcrunch.com/2022/08/08/noy
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Also, privacy policies should be easy to understand.
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Always read the privacy policy.
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We asked our followers for impractical privacy tips:
"Just don't use the internet"
"Don't have any social network."
"Don't use a cellphone."
People should be able to use the internet, social media, and technology while protecting their privacy. Period.
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Always read the privacy policy.
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Is data the new oil?
"If oil is destroying the planet, then the collection of data is doing the same", says in an interview with .
Listen to this exciting #interview starting from minute 17.51 (in English)👇
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#dataprivacy #DSGVO
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Always looking to know about more ways to secure yourself no matter what phone you're using, but here's one for iOS 16 havers!
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Give us your most impractical privacy tip.
We'll go first: Go off the grid.
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"Academics have found that searches for abortion pills have skyrocketed since the Dobbs ruling." -
bloomberg.com/news/articles/ via
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What apps are notorious for collecting personal data?
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"Tor is undoubtedly the most secure and private browser available today."
But! It can be slow. So don't be afraid to use other privacy friendly browsers + private search engine.
makeuseof.com/brave-vs-tor-b via
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Common misconceptions:
Privacy is only for paranoid people.
Privacy is only for people doing illegal things.
Privacy is only for techy people that have special skills.
The truth:
Privacy is for everyone.
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Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok aren't just collecting and monetizing your personal data. They're also doing that with kids.
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Finish the sentence: Privacy is important to me because ____.
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Have you checked out our brand new in-product and privacy guides yet? We designed them to help you get the most out of your StartMail subscription and we'd love to hear your thoughts! 🙌
Learn more in our latest release notes:
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“Ring impacts everybody’s privacy,” says , a policy analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. “Most immediately, it impacts the people who walk down the streets every day, where the cameras are pointing out.”
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Have you used Startpage's Region Filter?🌎📍🔍
- Yes35.4%
- No64.6%
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How do you prevent websites from tracking you?
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Do you know what HTTPS stands for?
Comment below and if you get it right, you get a 🌟. No cheating!
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How to circumvent censorship:
1️⃣ Use a VPN.
2️⃣ Use .
3️⃣ Use Startpage to search and the Anonymous View feature to visit results.
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when your best excuse is “nothing we’re doing is _illegal_ per se,” you know you’re in too deep
politico.com/news/2022/08/0
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Also if it’s not an official account (like a bank, government account) but an informal account (such as forum), lie! Put in a different date of birth, surname, etc
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Creating a new account?
When you register, don't provide more information than is necessary.
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What gives you privacy nerd rage?
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📣Privacy and cybersecurity is for everyone! Not just techies.
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Yup! It is all about education. Spread the word among your friends and family. Start with the non-techies. Be an angel & help them with the setup :)
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Creating a new account?
When you register, don't provide more information than is necessary.
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UPDATE: A class action lawsuit alleges that Meta has been collecting patients’ sensitive health data without their consent, citing our findings.
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NEW: Some of the country’s top hospitals have been sending sensitive patient information to Facebook.
These hospitals may have violated HIPAA, experts say. themarkup.org/pixel-hunt/202
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Think of a regular email like sending a postcard - anyone who helps deliver the post can read your message or make a copy of it 😱 The best way to protect yourself is by using encryption. 🔐 Check out our new video to learn more: ▶️
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