theprivacydad

@theprivacydad@social.linux.pizza

I write a digital diary of my privacy journey as a non-IT person and parent.

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theprivacydad, to random

@echo_pbreyer

How can we make the Denmark decision against Google in schools a precedent for the rest of the EU?

https://theprivacydad.com/final-decision-on-chromebook-case-in-denmark/

theprivacydad,

@chiefbongo Thanks for all these good links btw!

theprivacydad, to linuxphones

Trying Out the PinePhone in 2023

The article can be read here: https://theprivacydad.com/trying-pinephone-in-2023/

Linux phones may not be a working reality yet, but the PinePhone takes us in the right direction.

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@ubports
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@linuxphoneapps @linmob

theprivacydad, to random

"End users need to develop confidence, tech literacy, and patience if theyโ€™ve decided to start reclaiming their privacy. But we as a community can also do a lot more to make privacy easier for end users to get started and stick around."

https://blog.thenewoil.org/making-privacy-tools-worth-it-part-2-the-developers-and-community

Perhaps a bit self-referential to post this, but the article above is a really great read!

@thenewoil @thunderbird
@Tutanota
@protonmail

theprivacydad, to random

The Problem with Education as a Solution for Digital Privacy and Security

https://theprivacydad.com/the-problem-with-education-as-a-solution-for-digital-privacy-and-security/

Playing devil's advocate to the argument that education is the solution to today's digital privacy and security concerns.

@happyborg @thenewoil
@protonmail

theprivacydad,

@happyborg @thenewoil @protonmail

๐Ÿ˜€

An educator myself, I still believe it's the best way (Google knows this - see their Chromebooks plans) but I don't know how to make the people who make decisions about education see it that way.

theprivacydad,

@happyborg @thenewoil @protonmail

I think we need the privacy built into tools, but if you can get a course built into a national education system, then you reach so many people, year after year after year.

theprivacydad,

@thenewoil Thanks. I think the lobbying aspect is important; I wouldn't know how else you get a course into the national education system (so it is taught to everyone). However, I was thinking about TV shows and series this week. Do you know those shows where a team will follow up on reports of a scammer (for example, in house construction)? I recently nearly got scammed and think I only had the wherewithal to stop it because of seeing those shows. We could have a similar type show for privacy.

theprivacydad, to random

@thenewoil, Great to read your response to 'Why My Friend Quit Tutanota'! I have read part 1 and see your point.

I went to the @Tutanota FAQ link - General Questions and copied the first two items, and highlighted all the words and phrases that I know will disrupt my friend's reading comprehension. I have also highlighted all repeats in an attempt to emulate the effect on such a reader.

I once tried a beginner's book about Economics and soon felt stupid and discouraged by stacked jargon.

theprivacydad,

@thenewoil @Tutanota

It would be interesting to see survey statistics on this for a given country. My gut tells me a very low percentage will know what 2FA is. I agree about education, but the gap that exists today is very wide, and that's what puts people like my friend off.

theprivacydad,

@thenewoil @Tutanota

I agree (https://theprivacydad.com/an-argument-for-using-schools-in-the-fight-for-digital-privacy/) but reading is taught mandatorily and systematically from ages 5 to 16/18.

I've been an LA teacher most of my life, and know how challenging it is to raise writing and literacy skills even with say 5 hours of mandatory lessons in every year of school per week!

IT has 0 mandatory hours.

For education to be effective, it has to be legally and systematically implemented.

I'll publish a response to your part 1 response post :) tomorrow.

theprivacydad,

@happyborg @thenewoil @Tutanota

That, or there has to be a legal requirement (like with banning smoking, or mandatory schooling)

theprivacydad,

@thenewoil @Tutanota
It would be interesting to find out if there are any schools internationally that teach a class like that as part of the core curriculum. The latest Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons podcast interview with the CEO of Proton shows how much Proton lobbies for privacy behind the scenes.

theprivacydad, to random

Interesting discussion about the current state of #standardnotes on @privacyguides here:
https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/remove-standard-notes/13493

theprivacydad, to random

Quitting Instagram

The article can be read here: https://theprivacydad.com/quitting-instagram/

It feels good to be consistent in decisions around deleting privacy-invasive accounts; quitting Instagram was the right choice.

@gunther @thenewoil

theprivacydad,

@thenewoil I'll check it out, thanks!

pine64eu, to linuxphones
@pine64eu@fosstodon.org avatar

Major restockโ—๏ธ Pro Pro, Pro, , V2 and most accessories now available ๐Ÿฅณ

and PinePhone BE2 available next week

Store link: https://pine64eu.com/product-category/devices/

theprivacydad,

@pine64eu

Can I ask: why is there such a huge price difference between the US version of the Pinebook Pro (around 207 euros) and the EU version (379 euros). That's an 83% increase!

theprivacydad,

@pine64eu Ok, thanks, I see. But 83% increase is too high.

I am asking because I am interviewing Jesper Graugaard about his battle against Chromebooks in schools in Denmark (part 1: https://theprivacydad.com/the-privacy-dad-interviews-jesper-graugaard/) and want to recommend Pinebook Pros as an alternative to Chromebooks in schools, as a solution. That works with US prices, but not the EU store ones.

theprivacydad, to Parenting

It is important to know when and how often to raise privacy concerns with your child's school.
https://theprivacydad.com/speaking-up-at-parent-meetings/
#parenting #privacy

notesnook, to random

Notesnook is 100% cross-platform. Whether you are on a Macbook or Windows, Android or iPhone it "just" works.

https://notesnook.com/downloads

theprivacydad,

@notesnook Hello, are you planning to do a Black Friday discount? No worries if you don't want to participate in that, but I would want to know if you are planning to.

theprivacydad, to random

Privacy Tools Are Not Worth the Hassle
(steelman arguments 1)

https://theprivacydad.com/privacy-tools-are-not-worth-the-hassle/

Privacy tools are often user-unfriendly, and encouraging their adoption can backfire.

@techlore

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theprivacydad,

@expatteacher @edutooters Make it lunchtime! :)

theprivacydad, to random

I am proud to have been invited for an interview with @thenewoil about digital privacy and parenting! https://blog.thenewoil.org/parenting-and-privacy-with-the-privacy-dad
Their website has excellent guides for privacy: https://thenewoil.org/

privacyint, to random
@privacyint@mastodon.xyz avatar

It can be overwhelming to think about the amount of data Big Tech has about us. But there are things you can do.

For example, you might be able to ask companies to give you a copy of your data.

Read this guide to learn how ๐Ÿ’ช

https://privacyinternational.org/explainer/3845/71-tips-how-make-most-out-your-dsar

theprivacydad,

@privacyint Thanks, I will add a link to your article to this post: https://theprivacydad.com/what-is-your-isp/. Your letter template is really helpful!

thenewoil, to random
@thenewoil@freeradical.zone avatar

Nearly a Third of Gen Z Favors the Government Installing Surveillance Cameras in Homes

https://www.cato.org/blog/nearly-third-gen-z-favors-home-government-surveillance-cameras-1

theprivacydad,

@thenewoil Such an odd statistic!

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