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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 20

    Today we're announcing the beta release of DuckDuckGo Email Protection! Get a free Duck Address, and we'll forward emails to your current inbox after zapping hidden trackers and protecting your current email address. That's privacy, simplified.

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  2. 51 minutes ago

    "This is about a structural failure that allows real-time data on Americans’ movements to exist in the first place and to be used without our knowledge or true consent." — on location data 👏👏👏

    4 replies 40 retweets 136 likes
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  3. Jul 29

    Buyer beware. reports on how AI toys can put children's data privacy at risk, including: • Recording conversations with kids & parents • Creating profiles on kids • Sharing the data with third-party companies

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  4. Jul 28

    "Tech companies have exploited for far too long users’ & lawmakers’ indifference to a market devised by them that optimizes for ever-greater data collection..." on the "regulatory apathy" surrounding privacy: We're hopeful it's changing.

    7 replies 94 retweets 324 likes
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  5. Jul 27

    In less than a week, over 100k people have joined the private waitlist for DuckDuckGo Email Protection. We're letting people off in the order they signed up, so get your place in line now! Here's how to sign up:

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  6. Jul 26

    This month signed the Colorado Privacy Act into law, making CO the 3rd US state with a general consumer privacy law. Track privacy legislation updates across the US here:

    9 replies 45 retweets 209 likes
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  7. Jul 25

    Not only is our globally-distributed team fully remote, but we allow for what defines as "flextime", meaning team members have flexibility to set working hours: Intrigued? Check out our open roles:

    26 replies 276 retweets 1,433 likes
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  8. Jul 24

    Calling all students & parents: let's end invasive e-proctoring today! "This experimental tech can grant access to all corners of students’ computers, gather biometric data, & use false science to decide if students are cheating." Sign the petition:

    18 replies 189 retweets 524 likes
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  9. Jul 23

    "Anyone who has a phone & has installed an app that has ads, currently is at risk of being de-anonymized via unscrupulous companies." digs into an industry dedicated entirely to connecting unique ID's with real people's identities.

    15 replies 142 retweets 357 likes
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  10. Jul 22

    NYC resident/visitor? A new biometric privacy law is in effect, requiring businesses that collect biometric info, e.g., facial recognition & fingerprints, to clearly alert customers at their doors, explaining how their data will be collected.

    16 replies 173 retweets 473 likes
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  11. Jul 21

    Which one of our themes is your personal go-to? Choose yours today:

    85 replies 107 retweets 878 likes
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  12. Jul 20

    We believe reading email should be a private activity. 70% of emails contain creepy trackers & can detect when you opened a message, where you were, & what device you were using! Email Protection helps block these trackers so you can read your email with peace of mind.

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  13. Jul 20

    The DuckDuckGo app and extension provide easy access to your Duck email address when browsing the web and also give you the option to automatically generate new private Duck addresses on demand — especially for those sites you think might spam you or share your address.

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  14. Jul 20

    Sign up for the private waitlist through the settings menu in our mobile app. Choose your own Duck email address (you@duck.com) and start giving it out. It's that easy! We forward emails to your regular inbox after removing hidden trackers we find. Same inbox, more privacy.

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  15. Retweeted
    Jul 20

    DuckDuckGo launches new Email Protection service to remove trackers

    8 replies 181 retweets 744 likes
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  16. Jul 18

    The only way Google & Facebook will stop using anti-competitive tactics to maintain their respective dominance is through action that achieves meaningful results. We support such efforts by regulators across the globe and 's executive order.

    40 replies 144 retweets 654 likes
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  17. Jul 17

    Maine has banned facial recognition tech in schools & use by govt officials & employees, including law enforcement 👏 “Democracy is stronger & communities are safer when we have clear rules & accountability for how govts use new & emerging tech."

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  18. Jul 16

    Our friends at 's "Free to Protest" campaign compiles guides covering a range of topics surrounding education, strategies, and tips to defend yourself against surveillance when attending a peaceful protest. Access the guides here:

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  19. Jul 15

    Use Amazon Echo or Ring? You’ve likely been opted into Amazon Sidewalk — joining you into a neighborhood Wi-Fi network. “It's hard to predict the actual [privacy] outcomes until the feature is tested more thoroughly.” For now, here’s how to opt out:

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  20. Retweeted
    Jul 14

    ICYMI: The CA AG has updated their FAQs to clarify that: “Under law, [GPC] must be honored by covered businesses as a valid consumer request to stop the sale of personal information.” More info:

    5 replies 40 retweets 105 likes
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