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Signal Founder Announces Private AI Alternative, Privacy Services Form a Privacy Alliance, Threema gets acquired (again) and more!

Signal Founder Announces Private AI Alternative, Privacy Services Form a Privacy Alliance, Threema gets acquired (again) and more!

January 16, 2026

This Week in Privacy #36

Google reduces AOSP source code releases, Cloudflare threatens to withdraw in Italy, California DROP Act enforced, and more!

Google reduces AOSP source code releases, Cloudflare threatens to withdraw in Italy, California DROP Act enforced, and more!

January 09, 2026

TWIP #35

Irish EU Council Presidency, Condé Nast Breach, Voluntary Location Tracking, and More!

Irish EU Council Presidency, Condé Nast Breach, Voluntary Location Tracking, and More!

January 02, 2026

This Week in Privacy #34

Flock Camera Leaks, Google Searches Accessible By Warrant, EU VPN Data Retention, and More!

Flock Camera Leaks, Google Searches Accessible By Warrant, EU VPN Data Retention, and More!

December 26, 2025

This Week in Privacy #33

UK threatens free internet, Berlin’s new police powers, Samourai Wallet sentencing, and more!

UK threatens free internet, Berlin’s new police powers, Samourai Wallet sentencing, and more!

December 19, 2025

TWIP #32

Police Arrests Activist For Wiping Phone, Australia Enforces Teen Social Media Ban, Brave Dabbles In AI Browsing, and More!

Police Arrests Activist For Wiping Phone, Australia Enforces Teen Social Media Ban, Brave Dabbles In AI Browsing, and More!

December 13, 2025

TWIP #31

Session Announces Overhaul, Proton Sheets Roll-Out, Calyx Founder Launches New Company, and More!

Session Announces Overhaul, Proton Sheets Roll-Out, Calyx Founder Launches New Company, and More!

December 06, 2025

This Week in Privacy #30

Desktop Mode reaches GrapheneOS, X shows account location, Android becomes compatible with AirDrop, & more!

Desktop Mode reaches GrapheneOS, X shows account location, Android becomes compatible with AirDrop, & more!

November 29, 2025

This Week in Privacy #29

Welcoming Nate to Privacy Guides! Plus, the EU scales back the GDPR, Windows 11 Adds "Agentic AI," & More...

Welcoming Nate to Privacy Guides! Plus, the EU scales back the GDPR, Windows 11 Adds "Agentic AI," & More...

November 22, 2025

This Week in Privacy #28

Firefox 145 Boosts Privacy Amid AI Controversy, Android 16 QPR1 Source Code Released, Mullvad Shuts Down Leta Search Engine, and More

Firefox 145 Boosts Privacy Amid AI Controversy, Android 16 QPR1 Source Code Released, Mullvad Shuts Down Leta Search Engine, and More

November 14, 2025

This Week in Privacy #27

EU Officials Location Data Is Up For Sale, Tinder Is Scanning Your Camera Roll With AI, Chrome Can Now Autofill ID Docs, and more

EU Officials Location Data Is Up For Sale, Tinder Is Scanning Your Camera Roll With AI, Chrome Can Now Autofill ID Docs, and more

November 07, 2025

This Week in Privacy #26

NOYB files criminal complaint against Clearview, Police AI leads to false accusation, Apple plans ads for Maps, and more

NOYB files criminal complaint against Clearview, Police AI leads to false accusation, Apple plans ads for Maps, and more

October 31, 2025

This Week in Privacy #25

OpenAI launches creepy AI browser, AWS shutters Signal and Smart Mattresses, U.S. states introduce VPN ban bills, and more

OpenAI launches creepy AI browser, AWS shutters Signal and Smart Mattresses, U.S. states introduce VPN ban bills, and more

October 25, 2025

This Week in Privacy #24

Official GrapheneOS Phone, Framework Secure Boot Flaw, & Perplexity AI in Firefox

Official GrapheneOS Phone, Framework Secure Boot Flaw, & Perplexity AI in Firefox

October 18, 2025

This Week in Privacy #23

The End of Windows Local Accounts, EU Drops Chat Control, & More

The End of Windows Local Accounts, EU Drops Chat Control, & More

October 11, 2025

This Week in Privacy #22

Could This Be the End of F-Droid?

Could This Be the End of F-Droid?

October 04, 2025

This Week in Privacy #21

Oracle Moves to Take Over TikTok, Firefox for Android Adds DoH, and the UK Plans Mandatory Digital ID

Oracle Moves to Take Over TikTok, Firefox for Android Adds DoH, and the UK Plans Mandatory Digital ID

September 27, 2025

This Week in Privacy #20

Governments Attack Free Speech, Apple Releases MTE, Chat Control is Still Around

Governments Attack Free Speech, Apple Releases MTE, Chat Control is Still Around

September 19, 2025

This Week in Privacy #19

Tor VPN and Signal Backups Beta Released

Tor VPN and Signal Backups Beta Released

September 12, 2025

This Week in Privacy #18

Proton is Launching Another Product Already?

Proton is Launching Another Product Already?

September 05, 2025

This Week in Privacy #17

Could This Be the End of Android Sideloading?

Could This Be the End of Android Sideloading?

August 29, 2025

This Week in Privacy #16