This is so important.

So much of the surveillance that Trump and his goons are deploying now against immigrants was already there during Biden's term and Obama's.

The "left" in the US has allowed the development and entrenchment of the surveillance apparatus under a holier-than-thou attitude, thinking that they won't misuse or abuse it, so it's OK it exists. And then they hand over the keys to Drunk Uncle Cheeto Dust.

#uspol #privacy #DigitalPrivacy

https://hachyderm.io/@evacide/116251815933433955

evacide (@[email protected])

If you leave the infrastructure of surveillance in place, people in power will inevitably find an excuse to resume using it. You have to take that shit down. https://boltsmag.org/verona-wisconsin-ends-contract-flock-ai-surveillance-cameras/

Hachyderm.io

Mailbox.org is one of those email providers that doesn’t get talked about as much as Proton Mail or Tuta, but it probably deserves more attention. I tested the service, looked at the trial limits, webmail, encryption options, and overall security posture. My review is here: https://paulobrien.com/mailbox-org-review-2026/

#Email #Privacy #CyberSecurity #MailboxOrg #DigitalPrivacy

Mailbox.org Review 2026 - Secure, Paid Email Done Properly

Mailbox.org is a paid German email provider with custom domains, aliases, IMAP, and PGP/S/MIME options, but a limited trial.

Paul O’Brien

I have a Samsung Galaxy S22 that I use as a travel phone (all data wiped and no signed in social apps), is it a good idea to mess with it today and try to install #GrapheneOS on it?

I've seen it can be done but the documentation says it can't.

#DigitalPrivacy #DeGoogle #SamsungGalaxy

"Instagram's latest move: bravely stepping back from #privacy like it's a contagion 😷. Because who needs secure messaging when you can just shout your secrets across the internet? 📢🔓 #InnovationAtItsFinest"
https://help.instagram.com/491565145294150 #Instagram #Controversy #SocialMedia #Trends #DigitalPrivacy #UserSecurity #HackerNews #ngated
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End-to-end encryption adds extra security and protection to your messages and calls in a chat so that only you and whoever you're talking to can see, hear or read them.

STOP using Google! Set up GrapheneOS instead! (ultimate guide)

YouTube

📖 Chapter One: An 8-Hour Research Journey ⚡

I wasn't just looking for a quick fix, but for the optimal solution to run Qwen on Android. 🌍

3 trusted global websites I visited, more than 5 AI tools I used, and 4-8 revisions of the story until it reaches you 100% pure. 🧠

The result? A single HTML page, free of trackers and ads, read it in 2 minutes, and apply it in just 3 steps. 📱

The secret isn't just in the tool, but in the accumulated knowledge behind this link:
🔗 https://kingdom.lat/qwen-brave.html

#brave

#QwenAIFans

#ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalPrivacy #Qwen_AI #AndroidSpeedup #CleanWeb

🔐 For years, the choice was an illusion: Apple’s Walled Garden or Google’s Data Mine. But, a third door exists.

In ep.17, we dive into the Motorola-GrapheneOS partnership announced at MWC 2026.
We’re talking:
Sandboxed Google Play
Hardware Memory Tagging
The AI Tax

This isn’t just deGoogling. It’s about reclaiming Digital Autonomy when your biology and behavior are the new currency.

🎧 Listen: https://impracticalprivacy.com

#GrapheneOS #Motorola #DigitalPrivacy #DeGoogle #TechFreedom #PrivacyMatters

🚨 As operating systems add ID-linked logins & “safety compliance,” the digital privacy debate grows louder. Who really controls your device—the user or the state?
🔒 Data sovereignty and open systems matter now more than ever. #DigitalPrivacy #OpenSource #UserFreedom #AgeVerificationBypass #AVB #Linux

https://github.com/HaplessIdiot/ageverificationbypass

At some point, one of the key points of avoiding digital surveillance will be to give up your car for a motorcycle or bike.

https://mastodon.social/@eff/116206532129618576

#bike #privacy #DigitalPrivacy

🔐 New episode of Impractical Privacy drops tomorrow!

If you've ever felt like your digital footprint is bigger than you are, this one's for you. We're talking real, actionable ways to lock down your privacy without needing a tech degree or giving up your sanity.

In Ep.17 we cover GrapheneOS and the Motorola news from MWC.

🎧 Listen here: https://impracticalprivacy.com

#GrapheneOS #DigitalPrivacy #PrivacyMatters #Podcast #DeGoogle #SurveillanceCapitalism #TechFreedom #OpenSource #Privacy #Motorola