Techlore Surveillance Report

India is Trying to Block ProtonMail!

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May 5, 2025
An Indian court's order to block ProtonMail raises serious concerns about online freedom and encryption. Meanwhile, Google Wallet is preparing to implement private age verification technology. Risks loom over millions of Apple AirPlay devices due to security flaws. On the bright side, a new private metasearch engine is emerging, devoid of AI summaries, while discussions around data breaches and the implications of age-gating laws highlight the ongoing tensions between privacy and regulation.
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INSIGHT

Blocking Encrypted Email Threatens Privacy

  • India's court order to block ProtonMail reveals how national law can threaten encrypted services and user privacy.
  • Henry from Techlore warns this precedent could chill encryption and push lawful users away from secure tools.
ADVICE

Have A Plan If Tools Get Blocked

  • Prepare for service blocks by having migration or access plans for essential privacy tools.
  • Nathan from The New Oil and Henry recommend alternatives like Tor, reputable VPNs, or moving providers if needed.
INSIGHT

Government Sites Leak Health Data

  • CoveredCA.com sent sensitive health answers and demographic details to LinkedIn via trackers.
  • The episode highlights how government sites can leak highly sensitive data through ad tech.
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