Patrick Townsend
@patricktownsend.bsky.social
Interested in computer security and privacy, native plants and gardening, cats, and peace and justice.
Cory Doctorow writes on a number of topics related to technology, business and culture. You can find his article about censorship here:
pluralistic.net/2025/10/20/p...
#Security #Privacy #Signal #Proton #ProtonMail #Censorship
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#Security #Privacy #Signal #Proton #ProtonMail #Censorship
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Pluralistic: The mad king’s digital killswitch (20 Oct 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
October 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Cory Doctorow writes on a number of topics related to technology, business and culture. You can find his article about censorship here:
pluralistic.net/2025/10/20/p...
#Security #Privacy #Signal #Proton #ProtonMail #Censorship
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pluralistic.net/2025/10/20/p...
#Security #Privacy #Signal #Proton #ProtonMail #Censorship
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Or, you can get guidance from the Electronic Frontier Foundation here (click on the Tools Guide, but avoid WhatsApp):
ssd.eff.org
ssd.eff.org
Surveillance Self-Defense
We’re the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a member-supported non-profit working to protect online privacy for over thirty-five years. This is Surveillance Self-Defense: our expert guide to protecting ...
ssd.eff.org
October 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Or, you can get guidance from the Electronic Frontier Foundation here (click on the Tools Guide, but avoid WhatsApp):
ssd.eff.org
ssd.eff.org
But we cannot have that same level of confidence with Apple and Google. In fact, they have already surrendered to pressure.
I’ve published privacy application guides here:
mypersonalprivacy.net
I’ve published privacy application guides here:
mypersonalprivacy.net
My Personal Privacy – Simple Online Privacy Tools
My Personal Privacy offers easy guides and tools to help non-technical users protect their personal data and stay secure online.
MyPersonalPrivacy.net
October 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
But we cannot have that same level of confidence with Apple and Google. In fact, they have already surrendered to pressure.
I’ve published privacy application guides here:
mypersonalprivacy.net
I’ve published privacy application guides here:
mypersonalprivacy.net
If you use an Android phone, go to the Google Play store to get both of these applications.
The leadership at Signal and Proton are committed to privacy. I think we can be confident that they will not bend to pressure to remove the privacy protections in their apps.
The leadership at Signal and Proton are committed to privacy. I think we can be confident that they will not bend to pressure to remove the privacy protections in their apps.
October 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
If you use an Android phone, go to the Google Play store to get both of these applications.
The leadership at Signal and Proton are committed to privacy. I think we can be confident that they will not bend to pressure to remove the privacy protections in their apps.
The leadership at Signal and Proton are committed to privacy. I think we can be confident that they will not bend to pressure to remove the privacy protections in their apps.
We now know that these apps can disappear in a blink.
Download them today. Even if you don’t start using them right away, get them while you can. If you use an iPhone, go to the Apple store to download Signal and Proton Mail.
Download them today. Even if you don’t start using them right away, get them while you can. If you use an iPhone, go to the Apple store to download Signal and Proton Mail.
October 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We now know that these apps can disappear in a blink.
Download them today. Even if you don’t start using them right away, get them while you can. If you use an iPhone, go to the Apple store to download Signal and Proton Mail.
Download them today. Even if you don’t start using them right away, get them while you can. If you use an iPhone, go to the Apple store to download Signal and Proton Mail.
Most applications for messaging do not adequately protect your privacy. Signal and Proton Mail are the exceptions. They implement a privacy-first architecture and cannot share the content of your messages with others. This makes them a target of repressive regimes.
October 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Most applications for messaging do not adequately protect your privacy. Signal and Proton Mail are the exceptions. They implement a privacy-first architecture and cannot share the content of your messages with others. This makes them a target of repressive regimes.
The recent decision by Apple and Google to remove the ICEBlock application from their app stores is a good example of how this control plays out.
Our mobile phones are the main platform that we use to send and receive text and email messages.
Our mobile phones are the main platform that we use to send and receive text and email messages.
October 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The recent decision by Apple and Google to remove the ICEBlock application from their app stores is a good example of how this control plays out.
Our mobile phones are the main platform that we use to send and receive text and email messages.
Our mobile phones are the main platform that we use to send and receive text and email messages.
In addition to the AI guide, you will find guides to privacy-first email, messaging, VPN, browsing and search applications.
Stay Safe
#Privacy #Security #ProtonLumo #DuckDuckGo
Stay Safe
#Privacy #Security #ProtonLumo #DuckDuckGo
September 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
In addition to the AI guide, you will find guides to privacy-first email, messaging, VPN, browsing and search applications.
Stay Safe
#Privacy #Security #ProtonLumo #DuckDuckGo
Stay Safe
#Privacy #Security #ProtonLumo #DuckDuckGo
Protect yourself by using privacy-first applications and services. You can find free guides to choosing, installing and using privacy-first AI applications on the My Personal Privacy website:
mypersonalprivacy.net
mypersonalprivacy.net
My Personal Privacy – Simple Online Privacy Tools
My Personal Privacy offers easy guides and tools to help non-technical users protect their personal data and stay secure online.
MyPersonalPrivacy.net
September 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Protect yourself by using privacy-first applications and services. You can find free guides to choosing, installing and using privacy-first AI applications on the My Personal Privacy website:
mypersonalprivacy.net
mypersonalprivacy.net
Another AI service which provides privacy is DuckDuckGo’s Duck.ai application that comes with the DuckDuckGo search engine. Both of these AI offerings work hard to protect your privacy.
These are dangerous times for many at-risk individuals and groups.
These are dangerous times for many at-risk individuals and groups.
DuckDuckGo AI Chat at DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo. Privacy, Simplified.
Duck.ai
September 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Another AI service which provides privacy is DuckDuckGo’s Duck.ai application that comes with the DuckDuckGo search engine. Both of these AI offerings work hard to protect your privacy.
These are dangerous times for many at-risk individuals and groups.
These are dangerous times for many at-risk individuals and groups.
Fortunately, there are alternatives to the most common AI services which put privacy first. Proton’s Lumo is a great application that leverages Proton’s privacy-first architecture. It has made rapid progress in its depth of information and in its usability.
September 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Fortunately, there are alternatives to the most common AI services which put privacy first. Proton’s Lumo is a great application that leverages Proton’s privacy-first architecture. It has made rapid progress in its depth of information and in its usability.
Most people are not aware that AI is not just being helpful – it is recording, storing and sharing information about our activities. This information can be helpful to autocrats in their effort to suppress opposition and criticism.
Is there any way to avoid this?
Is there any way to avoid this?
September 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Most people are not aware that AI is not just being helpful – it is recording, storing and sharing information about our activities. This information can be helpful to autocrats in their effort to suppress opposition and criticism.
Is there any way to avoid this?
Is there any way to avoid this?
There is also a blog on where to start if you need some pointers:
mypersonalprivacy.net/where-to-sta...
Stay safe.
#Security #Privacy #Resist
mypersonalprivacy.net/where-to-sta...
Stay safe.
#Security #Privacy #Resist
September 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
There is also a blog on where to start if you need some pointers:
mypersonalprivacy.net/where-to-sta...
Stay safe.
#Security #Privacy #Resist
mypersonalprivacy.net/where-to-sta...
Stay safe.
#Security #Privacy #Resist
mypersonalprivacy.net
These guides will help you choose, install and configure applications for messaging, email, browsing, VPN and other applications. You can easily try these applications without disrupting your current Internet use.
These guides will help you choose, install and configure applications for messaging, email, browsing, VPN and other applications. You can easily try these applications without disrupting your current Internet use.
My Personal Privacy – Simple Online Privacy Tools
My Personal Privacy offers easy guides and tools to help non-technical users protect their personal data and stay secure online.
mypersonalprivacy.net
September 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
mypersonalprivacy.net
These guides will help you choose, install and configure applications for messaging, email, browsing, VPN and other applications. You can easily try these applications without disrupting your current Internet use.
These guides will help you choose, install and configure applications for messaging, email, browsing, VPN and other applications. You can easily try these applications without disrupting your current Internet use.
But not every communication can or should be public. We don’t need to make it easy for dictators.
Take action now to download and set up privacy-first applications. These applications may soon be blocked or made illegal.
You can find free recommendations and privacy guides to download here:
Take action now to download and set up privacy-first applications. These applications may soon be blocked or made illegal.
You can find free recommendations and privacy guides to download here:
September 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
But not every communication can or should be public. We don’t need to make it easy for dictators.
Take action now to download and set up privacy-first applications. These applications may soon be blocked or made illegal.
You can find free recommendations and privacy guides to download here:
Take action now to download and set up privacy-first applications. These applications may soon be blocked or made illegal.
You can find free recommendations and privacy guides to download here:
Surveillance provides the dictator with the foundation for suppressing and intimidating any opposition.
Privacy in our communications reduces the effectiveness of surveillance. Not everything we say needs to be private. Public opposition to dictators is one of the primary tools to oppose them.
Privacy in our communications reduces the effectiveness of surveillance. Not everything we say needs to be private. Public opposition to dictators is one of the primary tools to oppose them.
September 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Surveillance provides the dictator with the foundation for suppressing and intimidating any opposition.
Privacy in our communications reduces the effectiveness of surveillance. Not everything we say needs to be private. Public opposition to dictators is one of the primary tools to oppose them.
Privacy in our communications reduces the effectiveness of surveillance. Not everything we say needs to be private. Public opposition to dictators is one of the primary tools to oppose them.
Or from this direct link:
mypersonalprivacy.net/wp-content/u...
You will also find guides to messaging, email, VPNs and other technology. And there is a blog post on how to get started with better privacy.
mypersonalprivacy.net/wp-content/u...
You will also find guides to messaging, email, VPNs and other technology. And there is a blog post on how to get started with better privacy.
mypersonalprivacy.net
August 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Or from this direct link:
mypersonalprivacy.net/wp-content/u...
You will also find guides to messaging, email, VPNs and other technology. And there is a blog post on how to get started with better privacy.
mypersonalprivacy.net/wp-content/u...
You will also find guides to messaging, email, VPNs and other technology. And there is a blog post on how to get started with better privacy.
search engine that fully protects your privacy. I’ve written a free guide that suggests privacy protecting browsers and search engines to help you get started. You can download it from the My Personal Privacy website:
mypersonalprivacy.net
mypersonalprivacy.net
My Personal Privacy – Simple Online Privacy Tools
My Personal Privacy offers easy guides and tools to help non-technical users protect their personal data and stay secure online.
MyPersonalPrivacy.net
August 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
search engine that fully protects your privacy. I’ve written a free guide that suggests privacy protecting browsers and search engines to help you get started. You can download it from the My Personal Privacy website:
mypersonalprivacy.net
mypersonalprivacy.net
larger surveillance database of your activities. You can take action now to reduce the risk to yourself, your friends and your loved ones while you browse the Internet. You should start now as options that are available today can quickly disappear.
I suggest that you start using a browser and
I suggest that you start using a browser and
August 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
larger surveillance database of your activities. You can take action now to reduce the risk to yourself, your friends and your loved ones while you browse the Internet. You should start now as options that are available today can quickly disappear.
I suggest that you start using a browser and
I suggest that you start using a browser and