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Privacy Companies Push Back Against EU Plot to End Online Privacy

The EU wants to end the ability to communicate privately.

Private Messaging Apps Push Back Against UK Snooping Proposals

The British Government wants to end private messaging.

An Introduction to Matrix and Some of Its Best Clients

Element Introduces New End-To-End Encrypted Way to Share Location With Friends, Family

A private alternative to Apple or Snapchat.

A Personal Server That Lets You Reclaim Your Files, Photos, Messages, and Contacts From Big Tech

Google Reinstates Decentralized Chat App Element After Sudden Ban

A federated alternative to Google’s own Hangouts and Duo Android apps got suspended from the Play Store without explanation on Saturday. Element (previously known as Riot.im) is one of the clients, and a popular one, for Matrix, a federated open source messaging protocol. Judging by the comment