Privacy-washing is like fast-fashion's greenwashing: deceptive. Big tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Google are increasingly trying to appear as if they are defending your privacy. But their actions tell a different story:

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The worst privacy washing of 2023 and trends to expect in 2024 | Proton

Big Tech companies made 2023 the year of privacy washing. Stay alert for these false advertising trends in the year ahead.

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Can you let us know if you're on Android or iOS? Are you trying to find messages by searching message content (text contained in the messages), or by searching subject lines, sender etc.?

With the new #Outlook for #Windows, #Microsoft informs its users that they share their data with 772 third parties to: 🔎 Identify them through device scanning 📍 Obtain precise geolocation 📣 Personalize ads & content 👨‍👩‍👦 Audience insights ▶️ And more:

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Outlook is Microsoft’s new data collection service | Proton

The new Outlook now appears to be a data collection service for Microsoft’s 801 external partners for targeted advertising.

For a private inbox, switch to an end-to-end encrypted email like #ProtonMail: https://proton.me/l/security

Keeping you up to date with privacy and security news is one of the reasons we’re active on social media. Here are the 2023 highs and lows - the news we've shared that you've found the most interesting: 🧵1/7

Now you can access Proton Pass in your favorite browser without installing the extension. Securely generate and store unlimited credentials with Pass on all your devices: pass.proton.me

The 2023 Lifetime Fundraiser brings you rare usernames and 11 chances to win Proton’s most exclusive account! We’ve received hundreds of community-nominations for organizations that advance privacy, freedom, and human rights around the world. Check who we’re supporting this year. ⬇️

📣 Only two weeks after the Proton Drive #MacOS app launch, we're happy to announce automatic photo backup for the Drive #Android app! 📸 Securely back up your precious photo and video memories to Proton's end-to-end encrypted cloud. Watch here: Learn more: https://proton.me/blog/proton-drive-photo-backup-android.

Proton Pass Plus subscribers now have access to Proton Sentinel — our high-security program for account protection. 🛡️ Protect against account takeovers 🧑‍💻 Combined power of AI & human security analysts 🔄 Continuous monitoring & enhanced detection Around the clock protection for your most sensitive account, even if an attacker has stolen your Proton credentials.

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Proton Pass Plus plan now includes the Proton Sentinel high-security program | Proton

Protect your Proton Pass account and passwords with the Proton Sentinel high-security program. Now included with Proton Pass Plus plans.

Today, we’re happy to announce we’re launching the Proton Drive app for Mac! 🎉 We’re hitting this significant milestone, thanks to our community members who gave us feedback for the Mac OS beta. #ProtonDrive is now available on #iPhone, #Android, #Windows, the web, and now #Mac. Download it here:

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Download Proton Drive for Windows, Android, macOS or iOS | Proton

Download Proton Drive secure cloud storage free for Android, iPhone (iOS), iPad (iPadOS), Windows, or MacOS and access your encrypted files anywher...

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🔥 The Proton #BlackFriday deals are here for a limited time! With savings for everyone, you’ll be able to get deals on our entire ecosystem of privacy-first services – including our Unlimited and Family plans: 📩 Save up to 33% on Proton Mail:

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Proton Mail Black Friday deals: Mail discounts | Proton

Protect your privacy for less with Proton’s Black Friday sale. Get great deals on secure, end-to-end encrypted email with premium features.

🌐 Save up to 60% on Proton VPN:

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VPN Black Friday deals: VPN discounts | Proton VPN

Save on a secure, high-speed VPN to stream videos, unblock content, and protect your browsing from surveillance with the best Black Friday VPN deals.

🔑 Save up to 60% on Proton Pass:

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Password manager Black Friday deals and discounts | Proton

Protect your logins, credit cards, identity documents, and more. Get the best Black Friday deals on a secure password manager.

📂 Save up to 50% on Proton Drive:

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Cloud storage Black Friday deals and discounts | Proton

Get the best Black Friday savings on private cloud storage, photo backups, and online document editor. It’s the best time to take control of your...

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Good news for #iOS users - now you can activate automatic deletion for 🔥 spam and 🗑️ trash emails older than 30 days! Start saving #inbox storage every month with one single tap. Available on all paid #ProtonMail plans:

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Proton Mail - Encrypted Email App - App Store

Download Proton Mail - Encrypted Email by Proton AG on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Proton M...

📎 Attachment previews are now visible in #ProtonMail’s message list on the web app. You can quickly find the document you need and preview it without opening its email. Check it out and let us know what you think: mail.proton.me

There's a difference between proactively violating user privacy and following court orders in criminal cases. All companies (Proton included) have to follow court orders, but it has been proven multiple times in court that Proton's encryption cannot be bypassed. Proton however can't provide anonymity unless the user has proper infosec (like using Tor or VPN).

We thought Google hit rock bottom with #privacy. Its new beta feature on Google Files for #Android called “Smart Search" is the trap door. This creepy new feature on by default & scans every file on your phone. Why is this bad? Because it could potentially ruin your life. (1/3)

Where do you get your #privacy news from? Among other things, we follow newsletters by organizations we support like @npub1amwm...yfm9 and @npub1vuk0...q8yv. And we regularly check @npub1sqfn...5skr :)

Standardized, interoperable #encryption is key for a better internet. Proton and the @npub1cmr8...whhl OpenPGP Working Group are pleased to announce a crypto refresh of the #OpenPGP standard. Standardization today ensures interoperability tomorrow. More here ➡️ https://proton.me/blog/openpgp-crypto-refresh.

If you are using #ProtonPass, we have some news for you: 🔗 Vault & password sharing is planned for later this year. 🌐 🖥️ In addition to the existing browser extensions and mobile apps, we are developing the web and desktop apps too. The web app is already in the works. Find the entire Proton Pass roadmap here: https://proton.me/blog/pass-roadmap-2023.