Surveillance Report Apple Has 4 Months, Google Has Just 14 Days...
Aug 13, 2025
Google and Apple face tight deadlines as they adjust to new privacy demands. Recent data breaches have exposed vulnerabilities in major corporations. The conversation dives into the implications of changes in Google's App Store following legal challenges, raising concerns about user security. Encryption weaknesses in law enforcement tech provoke worries about surveillance. Exciting advancements in open-source software, including a new privacy-focused photo management app, highlight the constant evolution of user privacy in the digital age.
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Google Must Open Play Store Quickly
- The Epic v. Google ruling forces rapid changes like allowing external payments and links from Play within weeks.
- Google argues security risks but the hosts see the move as a meaningful win for developer choice.
Japan Forces iOS Browser Engine Choice
- Japan's new Mobile Software Competition Act will force Apple to permit third-party browser engines by December.
- That change, joined with EU and UK rules, could push major browsers to build native engines for iOS in more regions.
Activate On All Political Levels
- Advocate locally, nationally, and globally to influence tech and privacy norms.
- Small local wins (like stopping ALPRs) create precedents that help other jurisdictions push back later.