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"Meta has big plans for the future. And they all involve extracting even more data from consumers." @robshavell on why the "responsible AI" plans outlined in Meta's recent positioning statement are anything but responsible or respectful of consumer data: https://t.co/9dNOqy34Ch — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @masklayer: Got DuckDuckGo app tracking protection beta and immediately found it blocking tons of tracking requests from apps I forgot I… — PolitiTweet.org

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“It’s time for the online tracking business model to be phased out, and for dark patterns that trick users into sharing their personal data to be banned," says @little_a91. 👏👏 — PolitiTweet.org

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Attending a protest? This @EFF guide has steps to take before, during, & after to "help maximize your effectiveness & keep yourself/your data more secure," like: • Use full-disk encryption on devices • Remove biometric unlocking • Scrub photo metadata https://t.co/KSBdQunhSK — PolitiTweet.org

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Check out our own @katielmcinnis' testimony today at the US Congressional Subcommittee hearing on "Holding Big Tech Accountable: Legislation to Protect Online Users". Katie's testimony starts at 40m: https://t.co/dw3t4HL1cB Here's a written version: https://t.co/GY2RSPEvGc — PolitiTweet.org

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"There's a ~$12B market of companies that buy & sell location data collected from your cellphone. The trade is entirely legal in the U.S." @alfredwkng & @jonkeegan on data brokers' new, harder to detect tracking tactics & why we need a federal law: https://t.co/p2TRJDU1QD — PolitiTweet.org

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A creepy AI/algorithm-fueled program in Argentina aimed to predict adolescent pregnancies in low income areas in the next 5 years. @anthroptimist @djemio & @Florenc36722114 report on how grassroots feminists fought this AI data misuse/invasion of privacy: https://t.co/JK7q9t84sx — PolitiTweet.org

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"Google, Meta (Facebook's parent co) & Twitter all have been fined [under GDPR], & they're also the focus of many ongoing investigations," says @katiecollins. The highest fine is €746m — but we believe that stricter legislation, over fines, is needed. https://t.co/Bfpcia5ilu — PolitiTweet.org

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Outdated US laws allow kids to sign up for social media w/out parents' consent. @thomasdmleahy & @BradWilcoxIFS say we need to "update COPPA & make it easier for parents to guide their kid’s tech use & protect them from harmful content/communications." https://t.co/yC1I5cd0vT — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @thomaspluck: Haven’t missed one yet, though I lost my streak because I switched to DuckDuckGo to block their ad trackers. Wordle 245 6… — PolitiTweet.org

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"The Interactive Advertising Bureau called for the FTC to oppose a ban on data-driven ad networks, claiming the modern media can't exist w/out mass data collection." — @lhfang: https://t.co/fJkZPtjMvc In what dystopian world can news exist only if readers give up their privacy? — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @danyelpino: I've been using the App Tracking Protection from @DuckDuckGo for 48 hours and so far there have been 2,853 attempts from 15… — PolitiTweet.org

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Creepy trackers follow you online, even in places you may not expect, like email — that's why it can feel like your devices are listening to you. DuckDuckGo now helps stop email trackers too! Join the private Email Protection waitlist in our mobile app: https://t.co/QNfnevM3gf https://t.co/ude9mYLZ1Y — PolitiTweet.org

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@mkvermillion We're updating https://t.co/QvhAMZbOdo and would love to showcase your tweet there! We sent you a DM with some info 🙂. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jackshaftoes: Switched over to DuckDuckGo recently and have 0 regrets — PolitiTweet.org

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When given transparency and choice, people act to protect their privacy. After Apple iOS introduced App Privacy Labels, researchers found a clear drop in downloads of more privacy-invasive apps: https://t.co/f7R2GdMav6 — PolitiTweet.org

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@SassyFNP Glad to have you on the Duck side! We're updating https://t.co/QvhAMZbOdo and we'd love to showcase your tweet there. If you're interested, shoot us a DM! — PolitiTweet.org

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For every DuckDuckGo search, we add zero data to your profile. That's because unlike Google, we don't profile our users. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @aboutprivacyNL: I don't know why, but we never really noticed/appreciated DuckDuckgo translation. 🤷🏻‍♂️🙈 But it’s great. All queries ar… — PolitiTweet.org

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Before you take an online quiz, @Mozilla suggests answering a few questions to help protect your data, including: 1. Who made it and why did they make it? 2. Are there any relevant privacy settings? 3. Is any info too personal (e.g., security questions)? https://t.co/05xD2Kjb3j — PolitiTweet.org

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On the normalization of everyday surveillance: "...[it's] hard to avoid having your data collected/images of yourself analyzed in the US... there isn’t a single, sweeping federal law regulating how co.s share, store or use your personal data." — @JMBooyah https://t.co/mq33iSOe1Z — PolitiTweet.org

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George Washington University President Mark Wrighton issued an apology for tracking students' location data w/out consent & said using such data “raises important privacy considerations & potential breaches of expected ethical norms in higher education.” https://t.co/SjAqcEePM0 — PolitiTweet.org

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In "a reaction to what Apple's done" to limit tracking on iOS, Google has responded a year later w/a "weak gestured" promise to do something in 2+ years from now... https://t.co/Efze3BqVGX Protect your data on Android today w/our App Tracking Protection: https://t.co/keCDg6hVtU — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @cdixon: Switched to DuckDuckGo and already search experience is 10x better. — PolitiTweet.org

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Our CEO & Founder, @yegg, spoke with @JKFruit about the evils of tracking online (manipulation, discrimination, etc.) and how we're fighting to help people break free with our all-in-one privacy solution and efforts to address Google's default dominance: https://t.co/cZ9kzdbmGv — PolitiTweet.org

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Filing taxes in the U.S.? @DanielleDigest says there are some privacy concerns to keep in mind when choosing a tax software provider & shares tips like: • Always review privacy policies beforehand • Watch out for data sharing & biometric data usage https://t.co/cG64IRcdxw — PolitiTweet.org

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Google Workspace user? On March 29, Google plans to split "Web & App Activity" settings, enabling some tracking features (even if you'd previously opted out). Of course they are. @RonAmadeo digs into what Google's confusing announcement means for users: https://t.co/N8qyxN2GZg — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @tomdude: Last night my daughter picked the radio station. I wasn't sure about it until I heard an ad for @DuckDuckGo. It was a rare opp… — PolitiTweet.org

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We've been keeping secret admirers secret since 2008. Send someone you love the gift of privacy today: https://t.co/QvhAMZbOdo #SpreadPrivacy https://t.co/q83Q466xQo — PolitiTweet.org

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>75% of iPhone users opted out of app tracking, "evading the personal tracking preferred by advertisers." @kateconger & @bxche on how Apple's privacy features disrupted the creepy ad biz: https://t.co/mPe8sA63rg Android users can opt out w/our app: https://t.co/QNfnevM3gf — PolitiTweet.org