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The Social Reckoning (2026)

Palantir: The Surveillance Giant With a Secret Mafia

For most people, a computer runs either Windows or macOS.

Both operating systems collect information about how they work, and both connect to large cloud ecosystems. The difference is how much data they collect, where that data can go, and how much control you have over it.

So if privacy is the priority, which is the better operating system?

https://proton.me/blog/mac-vs-pc-privacy

People don’t trust AI, but they tell it everything

People discuss their most private thoughts with AI chatbots. But their revelations to the apps doesn’t mean they trust the Big Tech companies behind them, according to new research from Proton.

Roughly two-thirds of AI chatbot users have discussed at least one sensitive topic. But at the same time, fewer than one in five say they have a high level of trust in AI companies to protect their private information.

https://proton.me/blog/ai-chatbot-survey

Privacy technology does not have to mean replacing every device you own or learning how to build your own computer.

There are plenty of smaller changes you can make to adjust the way you use technology. You can keep information offline, block trackers across your home network, choose software that gives you more control, or even carry an entire operating system on a USB drive. We explored some of them in our recent video 👇️

(Pop!_OS for the inevitable question)

I'll quote us directly once again:

We truly value the partnership with

Every year through our Lifetime Fundraiser, we back organizations that are making a real difference.

On top of this, funds are allocated from each year's Fundraiser in order to support past beneficiaries.

See you for the next one...

https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2026/08/21/thanking-proton-our-newest-platinum-sponsor/

EU fines Google $1 billion over its search and Play Store

European Union regulators fined Google €890 million last Thursday, saying the company broke the bloc’s digital competition law.

The penalty, worth about $1 billion, closes two investigations the European Commission opened in March 2024. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, takes in roughly that much revenue in a day.

https://proton.me/blog/google-eu-fine-antitrust-play-search

Can your ISP see what you do? Yes, in more ways than you think

In this guide, we’ll explain what information ISPs can collect, how they use it, why privacy advocates have raised concerns about ISP tracking, and what you can do to reduce the amount of information your provider can access.

https://proton.me/blog/how-isps-track-you

Governments around the world are making age a condition for accessing certain parts of the internet.

Our Age Verification page tracks where such laws are in force, where they are advancing, and how different countries are approaching the same policy goal.

Equip yourself with that knowledge 👇️

https://proton.me/age-verification

ICYMI: Introducing Proton Drive CLI: Use Drive from your terminal

Now in your terminal, with the same level of privacy

Proton Drive CLI is available, and more features will soon follow.

Everything you do through the terminal is protected by the same end-to-end encryption as the rest of Proton Drive.

Download it, try it, and let us know what you build.

And if you’re on Linux: a full-featured desktop client with sync is on its way (helped by this development).

https://proton.me/blog/proton-drive-cli

Report: Reclaim tech sovereignty before Big Tech breaks your business

"As political tensions intensify and privacy demands increase, Europe’s reliance on US tech is starting to look less like a convenience and more like a liability.

To help European businesses navigate the uncertainty and the transition to tech sovereignty, Proton is releasing a new intelligence report today, US tech dependence: A risk report for European businesses."

https://proton.me/business/blog/us-tech-risk-report-for-europe

This year, Proton made its first appearance at Infosecurity Europe.

We welcomed hundreds of visitors to our booth, which showcased our business password manager and other business solutions, and our business VPN product manager gave a talk on cyberattack patterns and how small teams can respond.

As a result of all those conversations, we came away with a clear picture of what people care about right now in IT security.

https://proton.me/business/blog/infosecurity-europe-2026

We are pleased to announce that Proton VPN has passed its 5th annual 3rd-party audit, confirming our strict no-logs policy.

Unlike some providers, we openly publish full no-logs reports for anyone to read.

Claims should be investigated & verified, including our own.

Read the updated blog, with links to the report itself 👇

https://protonvpn.com/blog/no-logs-audit

(If I hadn't shared them) which would be the best password and why?

A) WinterMoon38 B) Flame!Rider204 C) J7$kP2!mQx9#L D) Echo-Bicycle-Violet-77&

(If I hadn't shared them) which would be the best password and why?

A) WinterMoon88 B) Flame!Rider204 C) J7$kP2!mQx9#L D) Echo-Bicycle-Violet-77&

Google I/O for those that didn't watch.

Proton Pass passed an app audit.

Say that 10 times very quickly.

https://proton.me/business/blog/proton-pass-audit-2026

Proton Mail now supports post-quantum encryption.

While quantum computers can’t break today’s encryption yet, preparing early matters. Data encrypted today could be targeted in the future.

With this update, you can enable post-quantum protection for new encrypted emails, on any plan, including free.

Learn more: https://proton.me/blog/introducing-post-quantum-encryption

Our latest video is a breakdown of Jeffrey Epstein’s spy network.

The surveillance companies he funded.

How he used surveillance to affect geopolitics.

How those on Epstein island were trapped by a secret spying camera network.

And, finally, how he benefited from this.

Privacy-focused alternatives to Big Tech services have never been more important.

Our product roadmap for the first half of 2026 includes new features and improvements throughout the Proton ecosystem.

You can check it out now:

https://proton.me/blog/2026-spring-summer-roadmaps

Age verification sounds reasonable until you realize it means every adult hands over their ID just to go online.

We wrote about why this is a terrible idea and what should happen instead.

https://proton.me/blog/keep-age-verification-from-killing-anonymity-online

For two years, a lone activist went undercover inside two domestic terrorist organizations in the United States, rising through the ranks to try to gain intel and leak it to the media. His goal was ultimately to weaken them and bring them down.

In the first episode of our new series, Witness Protection, the activist gave us an exclusive inside account of how he infiltrated the organizations and the complex techniques he used to stay safe.

Europe has found itself in a difficult and dangerous situation.

Last August, Proton’s Europe tech sovereignty report revealed that over 74% of publicly listed European companies depend on US infrastructure for their basic tech services.

Whether sending emails or running critical infrastructure in the cloud, Europe places its digital destiny in the hands of a few American service providers and the government they answer to.

That report now seems even more prescient...

https://proton.me/business/blog/tech-investment-not-cost

If you’re scheduling a call, you can now do it directly in Proton Calendar.

Just click “Add Proton Meet conferencing” to generate a secure, end-to-end encrypted link.

Participants can join from the invite, even if they don’t use Proton.

Control your own future with a suite of business tools that don’t exploit your data.

Today, we’re launching Proton Workspace, helping you collaborate securely and privately.

https://proton.me/business/blog/proton-workspace

Vault sharing caused your app to become a bit too cluttered?

Pass users can now hide some vaults via the Organize vaults menu.

Available on versions 1.34.4 and up.

Google has known about a bug that breaks VPN apps for 7 months, leaving users exposed with no warning or error, just a VPN app that stopped working in the background.

If you're using ANY VPN on Android, you can help us by getting Google's attention to fix it.

We first reported this bug to Google in September 2025.

Others like

and Wireguard reported it even earlier, in August.

Google's response? "I don't see anything unusual."

Here's what's actually happening ⤵️

Your kid gets profiled online before they can spell 'privacy.'

We're aiming to change that with #BornPrivate.

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With billions in new funding, ICE is buying the most powerful surveillance gear on earth to spy on civilians.

In our latest video, we expose the scariest ways that ICE are spying on people, and break down how the tech actually works...

Our recent survey shows that Europe is ready to ditch US technology, in favour of private alternatives.

Check out our write-up and the stats here: https://proton.me/blog/european-alternative-us-tech-survey

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Recent US State Department budget cuts have unfortunately also impacted non-profits working on internet freedom.

The Proton Foundation has stepped in to support organizations such as Free Press Unlimited, Freedom House, and Tor, which are impacted, but these organizations need more support.

You can find out more about what they do and the $1 million that Proton is donating towards organizations defending democracy during this critical time here:

https://proton.me/blog/2024-lifetime-fundraiser-results

In 2024, Internet censorship affected roughly 4.8 billion people, making it a busy year for the team behind Proton VPN.

Check out our latest blog post for a deep-dive into Proton's contributions to alleviate the effects of Internet censorship worldwide throughout 2024:

https://protonvpn.com/blog/fight-censorship-2024

Tech oligarchs are a huge problem.

That's why Proton is not controlled by any individual, but by the non-profit Proton Foundation, which has neutrality in its governing principles.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/20/trump-inauguration-tech-executives

Unlike Big Tech, Proton will not comply with subpoenas from the incoming Trump administration (just like we refused all subpoenas from the Biden administration), as it would be illegal under Article 271 of the Swiss criminal code.

🎉 Together, we've raised over $1 million to support organizations fighting for privacy, freedom of expression, and human rights worldwide!

Thanks to the generosity of the Proton community, this year’s Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser was a record-breaking success.

🎟️ Find the winning raffle tickets here: https://proton.me/blog/2024-lifetime-fundraiser-results

Join the 7th edition of the Proton Lifetime Charity Fundraiser and:

🎟️ Buy a $10 ticket for a chance to win 1 of 10 Lifetime plans 🫶 Help us support 10 outstanding organizations 🎁 Follow Proton on selected social platforms for the chance to win 1 Lifetime plan

Learn more: https://proton.me/blog/2024-lifetime-account-charity-fundraiser

Who should we support this year with the 7th Proton Lifetime Charity Fundraiser?

After raising $730K last year, we’ve now donated over $2.7 million to organizations around the world that align with our mission. Nominations are open until November 13th. https://proton.me/blog/lifetime-fundraiser-survey-2024

Using Google Authenticator? Read this.👇

"It may collect data from at least eight different data categories, including your phone's contact list, the photos and videos on your device, plus your phone number and physical address."

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/google-authenticator

Weekly feature update! You can now long-press any text field on #iOS18 to autofill. 🎉

And here's what's coming soon: ⚡️ quicker autofill on #Android 🔎 tap the item counter on mobile to filter by item type 🌐 autofill supports website ports

You asked, we delivered! You can now sync aliases between #ProtonPass and 

🎉

Soon you’ll be able to: ✨ manage custom domains and additional mailboxes 
 ✨ send emails directly from an alias in #ProtonPass

Weekly feature update! You can now resize images added to emails in the #ProtonMail web app!

Say goodbye to awkwardly sized pics and hello to perfectly formatted emails. Try it out now! 🖼️

Calling all students in the US, UK, France, and Germany! 📣

Tag a friend in need of these back to school deals: https://proton.me/blog/proton-student-discounts

You asked, we delivered! All Proton mobile apps now support #FIDO2 for #2FA. 🎉

Use security keys like YubiKey for an extra layer of protection. Here’s how: https://proton.me/support/2fa-security-key

Ditch Your Current Password Manager, and we’ll give you up to 6 months CREDIT for your remaining bill. https://proton.me/pass/switch #1Password #Lastpass #Dashlane

🇨🇭 Swiss-made 🔎 Open source 🔐 End-to-end encrypted

LinkedIn is using your data for AI training by default. Here's how to opt-out. 🚨

Tap on your profile > Settings & Privacy > Data Privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement

We think #MooDeng wouldn't be so grumpy if she only had some deng privacy.

Drop a 🦛 in the comments if you agree