Privacy Digest 14/24

Distrust In Big Tech Fuels Adblocker Usage Among 52% Of Americans

Consumers are paying more attention to the role their data plays in fueling the Big Tech ecosystem. Notably, this increased attention has been met with action.

forbes.com

You can now protect your high-risk Google account with just your phone

All you need is a passkey and a minute or two.

theverge.com

Google Passkeys Passwords

Meta’s Pay-for-Privacy Model Is Illegal, Says EU

In the latest big tech reprimand, European Commission officials say the tech giant must offer another option for EU users to opt out of targeted advertising.

wired.com

Meta Pay or Consent Subscription Advertising

Why Police Must Stop Using Face Recognition Technologies

"What the Detroit Police Department made me endure changed my life forever," writes Robert Williams.

time.com

Facial Recognition Privacy

Google Docs, look out—there's a new private alternative in town

An encrypted Docs tool has just landed on Proton Drive.

techradar.com

Proton Proton Drive Google Docs Alternative Google Docs Encrypted Docs