#internet-freedom tag

Information security

Using a VPN is no longer enough. Protect your entire network with WireGuard - here's how

VPNs are essential for bypassing internet restrictions and ensuring online privacy in an increasingly controlled digital landscape.

fromArs Technica

Privacy technologies

"MyTerms" wants to become the new way we dictate our privacy on the web

People should assert their privacy preferences instead of merely seeking it from online entities.

The MyTerms standard empowers individuals to define their privacy terms with digital services.

London startup

Calyx Institute: A Case Study in Grassroots Innovation

Calyx Institute empowers communities to build privacy-focused tools against government surveillance, emphasizing the importance of digital rights.

fromZDNET

Information security

Using a VPN is no longer enough. Protect your entire network with WireGuard - here's how

VPNs are essential for bypassing internet restrictions and ensuring online privacy in an increasingly controlled digital landscape.

more#digital-privacy

#digital-rights

fromFast Company

Inside the Fight For Your Digital Freedom

Understanding digital rights is crucial in today's era of mass surveillance and cybersecurity threats.

Closing the Gap in Encryption on Mobile

More robust encryption on mobile devices is essential due to government attacks on digital rights and privacy.

Current mobile app encryption practices are often non-standard and not user-verified.

Privacy technologies

Site-Blocking Legislation Is Back. It's Still a Terrible Idea.

Legislative efforts to revive internet censorship bills like SOPA and PIPA are resurfacing despite past backlash.

New bills threaten internet freedom by allowing copyright holders to block sites without robust justification.

fromFast Company

Inside the Fight For Your Digital Freedom

Understanding digital rights is crucial in today's era of mass surveillance and cybersecurity threats.

Closing the Gap in Encryption on Mobile

More robust encryption on mobile devices is essential due to government attacks on digital rights and privacy.

Current mobile app encryption practices are often non-standard and not user-verified.

Privacy technologies

Site-Blocking Legislation Is Back. It's Still a Terrible Idea.

Legislative efforts to revive internet censorship bills like SOPA and PIPA are resurfacing despite past backlash.

New bills threaten internet freedom by allowing copyright holders to block sites without robust justification.

more#digital-rights

Digital life

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access weaponised'

Digital blackouts in Africa hit a record high in 2024, with 21 shutdowns in 15 countries, surpassing previous records.

4 months ago

EFF Continued to Champion Users' Online Speech and Fought Efforts to Curtail It: 2024 in Review

Section 230 is essential for protecting online speech and hosting diverse opinions without legal repercussions. Its repeal would be detrimental to free expression.

fromEngadget

6 months ago

Information security

How we test VPNs

VPNs are crucial for privacy and security, especially on unsecured networks, by masking your IP and allowing access to restricted content.