Techlore Talks Marking a Few Victories for Privacy!
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Sep 3, 2023 The hosts celebrate recent privacy victories, discussing blocked age-verification laws and the implications of Google's removal of saved links. They delve into the 30-year journey of Debian and critique Google's frequent cancellation of its services. With insights on fake malware apps on Google Play and the ongoing issues with Apple’s iCloud Keychain, they also share updates on privacy tools like PrivacyTests.org. Additionally, they examine the evolving landscape of Linux phones, advocating for smaller devices amidst a trend toward larger smartphones.
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Age Verification Harms Privacy And Democracy
- Laws requiring age verification for online accounts raise serious privacy and surveillance concerns beyond child safety.
- Henry Fisher and Jonah highlight broader harms of social media that affect adults and democracy too.
Backup Cloud Data Locally And Encrypt It
- Don’t trust cloud-only features for data you care about; save sensitive items locally and encrypt backups.
- Treat server-side “private” services as ephemeral and plan exportability before relying on them.
Troubles With Punkt Setup And Signal Reliance
- Henry described long delays and setup problems getting a Punkt phone working due to Signal client and SIM issues.
- He concluded the Punkt is promising but Signal's device model limits its usefulness for his workflow.
