Germany
Facebook is globalizing the idea of bypassing end-to-end encryption by compromising devices
The debate about end-to-end encryption is rendered useless if Facebook is compromising messages before they even leave the device.
German trade union IG Metall is using its power to get YouTubers to unionize
YouTubers are constantly being demonetized and banned from the platform, having their livelihoods threatened.
Apple extends its privacy marketing campaign to Germany
Apple have been promoting privacy as a premium feature in recent months.
FTC approves Facebook fine of one month’s revenue in privacy settlement
The fine is related to an investigation around the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
German privacy officers says it’s illegal for schools to be using Microsoft Office 365
Arguments over data storage are becoming increasingly important in Europe.
Tutanota launches end-to-end encrypted calendar
The popular privacy-focused email provider is slowly adding on tools to increase the experience.
Germany fines Facebook €2 million for violating its “hate speech” law
This is the first time a European country has fined an American social media company for violating its “hate speech” laws.
Alexa should testify in court, Germany’s Federal Interior Ministry says
They say that, at least for now, it should only be used for terrorist incidents and other serious crimes.
Angela Merkel’s successor says she will “aggressively” clamp down on free speech
Germany can’t seem to shake off its history.
German minister, Horst Seehofer, wants to decrypt your private messages
The battle against end-to-end encryption continues.
Angela Merkel’s pro Article 13 CDU party just got slapped for copyright infringement
The CDU are learning about why Article 13 is so overreaching.
Zuckerberg warns against government’s wanting to store their citizens data in their own countries
Data localization laws are already being enforced by the Chinese and Russian governments, however, the increasing concerns towards privacy protection have extended this trend to more democratic countries.