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We’re going against the grain on this one, to acknowledge that proposal H.R. 8250 is not nearly as bad as past proposals like KOSA or the EU’s ID verification scheme. New video out now: Why Everyone's Got the 'Parents Decide Act' Wrong

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End of an era 😢

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Last week in the United States of America, Congress began fast-tracking nearly 20 bills in a massive effort to enact massive censorship on the internet, decimate your ability to use computers privately, and severely restrict free speech online.

We sat down with

to dissect these 'Bad Internet Bills' and what you need to know to stop them: https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/12/16/taylor-lorenz-on-kosa-the-screen-act-and-repealing-section-230/

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Data brokerage is a billion-dollar industry built on selling your personal information without your knowledge or consent.

In our latest video, we uncover the shady world of data brokers with the help of investigative reporter Yael Grauer (Consumer Reports) to find out how they operate and what you can do about it.

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🌐 https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/10/28/data-brokers-know-everything-about-you/

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Do quantum computers have the ability to break our encryption, and are they actually a threat to the privacy of our communications? In this video, we dig into the details and separate fact from Silicon Valley hype!

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🌐 https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/09/27/the-threat-that-makes-encryption-useless/

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Microsoft is rolling out its controversial Recall feature to Windows users with Copilot+ PCs. However, there are still many privacy and security concerns that remain, even after its reworking.

https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/05/22/recall-is-back/

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🎬 When Code Became a Weapon

It's easy to take strong encryption for granted, but that hasn't always been the case. This week we're diving into the "Crypto Wars," covering historical attempts by the US government to restrict strong encryption being exported internationally.

https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/05/08/when-code-became-a-weapon/

Let us know what you think of this style of video! We're trying something different, and this is the first in a planned series lined up 😄

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This week we’re tackling some common misconceptions with privacy, security, and anonymity!

Often privacy and anonymity are used interchangeably. However, there are distinct differences between the two. In our latest video, we aim to explain and discuss the differences, so you can make better decisions on your privacy and security journey.

https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/03/14/stop-confusing-privacy-anonymity-and-security/

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Safeguarding your digital life has become increasing crucial, but sometimes it can seem overwhelming! Need help? We've prepared a video covering the five most crucial things you can do to protect yourself online.

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Commercial Virtual Private Networks are a way of extending the end of your network to exit somewhere else in the world. This can have substantial privacy benefits, but not all VPNs are created equal.

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