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iPhone age verification
  • Privacy news
Apple now requires UK users to verify their age on iPhone. This signals a broader shift toward identity-based access at the device level.
a purple illustrated phone screen with a white Android logo on it, 4 other phone screens sit behind it and an X icon is on the right corner
  • Privacy guides
Find out how to stop apps running in background Android processes, and read our tips to keep your phone more secure.
A computer screen and a school symbol, representing how student data is being funneled into Google's ecosystem
  • Privacy news
Google Chromebooks and Workspace rule US classrooms. Lawsuits claim they collect student data without parental consent. What you should know.
An image showing a purple illustrated speech bubble containing a key icon with a password field in the bottom right corner
  • Privacy guides
Discover how passkeys work, why they beat passwords on security and usability, and when you still need a password.
The US flag and a warning sign, representing how the FBI is buying location data on Americans from data brokers
  • Privacy news
The FBI admits to buying location data on US citizens from data brokers. Here’s how the data economy fuels surveillance and how to stay safe.
The @ (at) sign and an open letter, representing what is an email address
  • Privacy guides
What is an email address, really? Discover how it works, what makes one valid, and simple tips to keep yours private.
Which mobile OS is more secure?
  • Privacy guides
We take an in-depth look at whether Android or iOS is more secure. It's a complex question with nuances on both sides.
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  • Privacy news
Images captured by Pokémon Go players are now helping train AI systems that allow delivery robots to navigate cities with centimeter-level accuracy.
Reserve a private email address for your child with Born Private
  • Proton news
Give your child a safer start online. Reserve a private, secure, no-ads address with Proton Mail that stays sealed until your child is ready.
A computer with a family photo on the screen and a lock, representing the Proton Born Private US survey about parents worried about their children's online
  • Privacy news
Proton survey shows most US parents worry about their kids' digital footprint, identity theft, and the long-term impact of growing up online.
The Instagram logo, a warning, and an open lock, representing an Instagram leak
  • Privacy news
Instagram will drop end-to-end encrypted chats on May 8, 2026, reversing years of Meta’s push for stronger privacy. Here's what it means.