Another well researched and well presented video by Benn Jordan. He worked with some security researchers to analyse the security of Flock surveillance cameras, and presents what they found, and what that means for the communities being watched by these cameras.

cross-posted from: https://techlore.tv/videos/watch/329016ba-a2a1-403e-8145-7db83b8949cb

In four days, the EU Commission releases the Digital Omnibus, a proposal to "simplify" GDPR that would actually weaken privacy protections on many front: narrowing personal data definitions, giving AI companies blanket access to sensitive data, eliminating employee and journalist protections, and enabling remote device access without consent. In this video, we break down what's changing, why it matters globally, and exactly what you can do to fight back.

Techlore empowers individuals with practical digital privacy knowledge, security tools, and advocacy resources to protect your data and reclaim your digital identity.

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• NOYB: https://noyb.eu/en/eu-commission-about-wreck-core-principles-gdpr

• TechPolicy.press: https://www.techpolicy.press/eu-set-the-global-standard-on-privacy-and-ai-now-its-pulling-back/

• EDRI: https://edri.org/our-work/forthcoming-digital-omnibus-would-mark-point-of-no-return/

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• https://youtu.be/wRvqdLsnsKY

• https://youtu.be/EXYATfmuf7k

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00:26 What Are These Big Changes?

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06:50 The Digital Rights Squeeze

08:41 Upcoming Timelines To Follow

09:16 What You Can Do!

12:06 Final Words!

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Remember what Google CEO Eric Schmidt said “We can more or less know what you’re thinking about”? This dystopia will now come true with Search AI Mode.

I hate WhatsApp, but I am forced to occasionally use it for work and interact with businesses. Years ago, I decided to stop sharing my contacts with WhatsApp to limit the amount of data they got from me. That used to mea…

Revision of Swiss surveillance law VÜPF would directly target VPN & encrypted chat and email providers based in Switzerland.

I think car privacy isn't talked about amongst any privacy enthusiasts online ever, and it apparently is one of the biggest data collectors out there. For someone like me who values electric cars for there affordability and environmental reasons, but still want physical car buttons and control over my data, how would I go about this?

OQB @PearOfJudes@lemmy.ml

Previous posts 3 months ago only got 2 comments, seems like it's time for a refresher https://piefed.zip/post/411518#replies

Proton is considering recycling old email addresses that still receive misdirected mail and appear in breach data, raising serious privacy concerns.

• Apple has unveiled a Digital ID feature as part of its Wallet app
• The feature has been met with a privacy backlash
• Some commentators are worried about surveillance and data security

After extensive testing, it's finally here: the new SHIFTphone 8.1 with iodéOS is now available at NovaCustom! It's a privacy-friendly phone that's not only user-friendly and secure, but also sustainable and fully modular. This smartphone stands for privacy, security, freedom of choice, and repairability: values that perfectly align with NovaCustom's mission.

• https://novacustom.com/privacy-friendly-phone/

Why NovaCustom and SHIFTphone are the perfect match

At NovaCustom, we believe that users should have control over their own hardware and software. The SHIFTphone is perfect for this in terms of hardware: it has a modular design and is easy to repair. In terms of software, the original product is less than ideal: it comes with Google software as standard. NovaCustom replaces that software with iodéOS by default. This is an operating system without Google services (only microG, but it can also work without it!). This gives you a privacy-friendly phone with maximum control over your data.

Fully modular and customizable

NovaCustom launches the SHIFTphone 8.1

Whether you want to replace a screen, insert a new battery, or simply tinker with your smartphone yourself, the SHIFTphone makes it possible. No glue, no frustration, just pure freedom. NovaCustom has been supporting this principle for years with configurable laptops, and now we are bringing that same idea to smartphones.

Starting November 12, 2025, porn sites in Italy must implement age verification for users. Learn about the procedures and implications.

As you know, GrapheneOS is a privacy‑ and security‑focused, independent Android‑based distribution for smartphones. With the mobile market dominated by just two major advertising giants—Apple increasingly joining the ranks—we urgently need genuine alternatives. GrapheneOS stands out as the sole platform that lets users enjoy modern features without compromising their freedom, privacy and security.

Please consider supporting the GrapheneOS project in this year’s Proton fundraiser.

The EU countries have no fundamental problem with US law enforcement agencies accessing their national databases to search for threats.

The Tails project has announced the release of Tails 7.2, a new version of the privacy-focused Linux distribution that routes all internet connections through the Tor network.

The update’s highlight is the upgrade to Tor Browser 15.0.1, introducing a trio of interface improvements inherited from Firefox 140. These include vertical tabs, tab groups, and a redesigned address bar with enhanced search.

Hello everyone!

TL;DR:
Journiv is a a beautiful, self-hosted, privacy-first journaling app with mood tracking, daily prompts, and meaningful insights. The mission is simple: your memories should always stay yours. Own them, don’t rent them.

Journiv 0.1.0-beta.4 is now live on GitHub and fully Docker-hostable.
Start owning your thoughts and memories forever and keep them completely private.

The Story Behind Journiv

I got into self-hosting last year and while exploring options journaling solution, I realized there wasn’t a truly modern, self-hosted equivalent to Day One or Apple Journal. Most alternatives were either general note apps or old abandoned projects.

I wanted something focused on journaling with:

• “On This Day” memories
• Prompt-based journaling
• A clean, minimal, distraction-free writing experience

So… I built my own: Journiv, a beautiful (at least I am trying to make it so), self-hosted, privacy-first journaling app with mood tracking, daily prompts, and meaningful insights.

Get Involved

Give Journiv a try, share your feedback and report issues. It means a lot at this stage.

Developer @rockstar1215@lemmy.world

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