Ask Noah Show Episode 188: Privacy & Security Enhanced with Dr. Andy Yen
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Jul 1, 2020 
Dr. Andy Yen, founder of ProtonMail and a champion for user privacy, dives into the evolving landscape of online security. He discusses how ProtonMail is updating OpenPGP for better encryption adoption and highlights privacy risks for protesters in different countries. Andy sheds light on the balance between privacy technology and illegal use concerns, recommending strong passphrases and secure messaging apps. He also shares insights on Proton's latest advancements, including Proton Drive and Calendar, and their efforts to combat censorship.
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Modernize PGP To Scale Email Encryption
- Modernizing PGP lets encryption leverage email's federated reach to scale privacy.
- Andy Yen argues updating PGP can bring end-to-end encryption to mainstream users.
Privacy Underpins Protest And Free Speech
- Protests worldwide expose how surveillance and corporate data enable state overreach.
- Proton's tools aim to protect privacy as a foundation for free speech and protest safety.
Minimize Data Collection To Reduce Risk
- Avoid collecting user data; store as little as possible to minimize disclosure risk.
- ProtonMail defaults to not collecting data so there is little to disclose even under legal requests.