Latest about surveillance
"Emergency requests are the new trend" – Big Tech increasingly forced to disclose users' data to authorities worldwide, according to a new report
As per Surfshark's new research, a total of 153K account data requests have been made in cases of emergency since 2013, with the UK leading global demand.
Cloud service Infomaniak steps up fight with Proton over controversial Swiss surveillance law
Infomaniak criticised Proton's stance againt the amendment, causing a stir across the Swiss privacy tech sector
"We would be less confidential than Google" – Proton threatens to quit Switzerland over new surveillance law
An amendment to the Swiss surveillance law would require VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data, undermining their privacy and security framework.
"Weakening encryption would make European security worse" – the VPN industry reacts to the EU's plan for end-to-end encryption backdoors
ProtectEU is the first step into the EU Commission's strategy to lawful and effective access to data for law enforcement
"A dangerous approach" – Experts urge the Swedish Parliament to reject the encryption backdoor law
Sweden is considering enforcing new obligations for Signal, emails, and similar services to share users' data with law enforcement. Experts warn what can go wrong.
Millions of free VPN users have inadvertently sent their data to China
New research found that 20 popular free VPN apps are Chinese-owned, with at least 5 linked to a sanctioned tech firm. Here's what's at stake for your privacy.
Surfshark unveils new end-to-end encryption patent to reduce metadata collection
Surfshark unveils new plans to handle encryption and reduce visible metadata. Here's why it's important for your privacy.
VPN services may soon become a new target of EU lawmakers after being deemed a "key challenge"
The EU is considering solutions to ensure lawful data access by design. Yet, privacy experts and security tech providers are worried.
Secure encryption and online anonymity are now at risk in Switzerland – here's what you need to know
An amendment to the Swiss surveillance law would require VPNs and messaging apps to undermine their privacy and security framework. NymVPN, Proton, and Threema are fighting back.
