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Dump Truck Massive Online Storage Launched by Golden Frog
Golden Frog, the global software developer focused on secure, private Internet services, today announced early access for their new cloud-based storage service – Dump Truck, a professional-grade, massive online storage service.
October 26, 2011
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Encryption Backdoor Ban Considered in the EU
The EU is considering new legislation that will make it harder for the government to access encrypted information. This new amended regulation requires end-to-end encryption and eliminates the notion that encryption backdoors should be available to the government.
June 28, 2017
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Encryption Under Attack Again, This Time During Elections In France
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen are the final two candidates facing off for the French presidency on May 7th. As the race continues on there’s a lot of buzz around various issues – and encryption is one of them.
April 23, 2017
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Encryption debate continues - France and Germany seek access to messages
The encryption battle continues! This week, France and Germany have created quite a stir as they seek access into encrypted communications sent over mobile messaging services. They want this access to aid investigators in fighting terrorism and preventing subsequent acts going forward.
September 24, 2016
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EU Court of Human Rights: Mass Surveillance Requires Judicial Oversight
Hungarian law allowed the Minister of Government to approve police requests for searches, including of electronic communications, to “protect national security.” The process lacked judicial oversight, allowed surveillance to go on for long periods and did not require deletion of information gathered during searches.
January 20, 2016
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New EU Data Sharing and Collection Law Threatens Passenger Privacy
Last week, the EU passed a privacy-invasive data sharing plan for travelers coming in and out of the EU by plane. The new law not only calls for the collection of information on all travelers flying in and out of Europe; it also permit easier sharing of information by security services.
April 20, 2016
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European Union passed a massive data protection overhaul, with new privacy rules to be enacted in April 2018. These “major reforms” will replace the existing laws, which were created in 1995 and did not adequately cover technological advances since then.
April 14, 2016
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EU To Draft Legislation Governing Privacy for Online Messaging Services
The European Commission is drafting new regulations surrounding data privacy, security and confidentiality for communicaitons conducted over the Internet and on messaging apps. These regulations will apply to instant message and Internet voice call services, including hugely-popular messaging services like Skype and WhatsApp.
August 21, 2016
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European Commission Sends Survey to VPN Providers, Asks Indirectly About Bypassing Geo-restricted Content
A survey was sent to select VPN providers by the European Commission. The survey included questions regarding the services provided and geographic locations serviced by each company. The survey also asked for information on user-base, in an attempt to determine the number of users from EU Member States versus outside of them.
July 19, 2015
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The DPA said Facebook hadn’t adequately answered questions about how it collects and tracks non-Facebook users that visit its site. As a result, Belgium ruled Facebook can “no longer collect and store online information from Belgian residents who do not have Facebook accounts.”
November 12, 2015
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Facebook’s New “Protect” Feature Protects Their Market Share, Not Your Privacy
A new feature appeared in the Facebook mobile app for iOS last week – a link labeled “Protect” which drives users to an App Store listing for Onavo Protect. Onavo Protect is a “wireless networking” application, or personal VPN.
February 19, 2018
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FCC Chairman Co-Opts Term Open Internet to Advocate for Flawed System. Here’s What He Got Wrong
Pai’s latest focus is on rolling back existing net neutrality regulations – implemented by the FCC in 2015 under the Open Internet Order – and calling for “free and open Internet” principles in their place.
May 15, 2017