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Digital Rights Journalist | Writing ✍️ data privacy, internet censorship, tech policies, security software @techradar @techradarpro 🇮🇹🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷
Bristol, England
Joined August 2020
RT @ASE: ‼️ Why is the top Google result for Francesca Albanese a sponsored smear from the Israeli government? Is Google now partnering wit….
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RT @ProgIntl: Following the publication of her latest report, the Trump Administration baselessly accused @FranceskAlbs 🇺🇳 of “support for….
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🚨 Europol could decrypt your private data as early as 2030🚨.That's the EU Commission's ambitious goal included in last week's Roadmap to "lawful" access to data. In 2026, we are expected to have a clearer idea of how this decrypting tech will play out.
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The EU Commission unveiled the first step in its security strategy to ensure "lawful and effective" law enforcement access to data
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RT @torproject: 🚨 We're still in need of more #snowflake extensions to help keep Iranians connected during this critical time. If you're a….
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RT @accessnow: Gaza has faced blackout after blackout in just the past two weeks. Communications have been repeatedly cut amid intensified….
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We call on authorities in Israel and all relevant actors to restore full access to internet and communication services in Gaza.
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RT @torproject: Help Iranians stay connected!. The internet access has been heavily disrupted across the country. Please consider running a….
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RT @netblocks: ⚠ Update: Metrics show #Iran has now been offline for over 12 hours as authorities impose a nation-scale internet shutdown,….
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RT @simonmigliano: I spoke to the always-awesome @ChiaraCCastro of TechRadar about the huge spike in VPN demand in Iran as people desperate….
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Latest statistics show an increase of more than 700% since June 13, 2025, despite reports of VPN throttling
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The push to change #Swizterland surveillance law has divided experts on the need to protect online anonymity. But, can we really have privacy on the internet without it? I have tried to bring some clarity here 👇.
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Can we really have privacy on the internet without anonymity?
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RT @nymproject: "They realize the value is not in what is being said but who you are talking to.". Why Switzerland wants to change its surv….
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Can we really have privacy on the internet without anonymity?
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RT @netblocks: ⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show that the #Gaza Strip is again in the midst of a telecoms blackout; the incident is likely to….
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RT @netblocks: ⚠️ Update: It has now been 24 hours since the #Gaza Strip fell largely offline. The Palestinian Telecommunications Regulator….
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UPDATE: @infomaniak has just told TechRadar that the company actually opposes the revision in its current form, despite remaining against online anonymity. It just published a new blog post to explain its view, too
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Infomaniak’s official position on the second revision of the LSCPT ordinances, which in its current form lacks safeguards against mass surveillance.
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RT @techradar: Infomaniak criticised Proton's stance againt the amendment, causing a stir across the Swiss privacy tech sector https://t.c….
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Infomaniak's comments have caused a stir across the Swiss privacy tech sector
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RT @accessnow: Italy has officially confirmed using Paragon’s spyware against humanitarian activists and workers. The Italian authorities….
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Italy confirmed it has used Paragon spyware to target civil society. However, it does properly acknowledge the rights of the victims impacted.
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🚨@infomaniak is the first Swiss firm to back up a controversial revision to the Swiss surveillance law, slamming @ProtonPrivacy for promoting online anonymity. Yet, acc. to @alexis_roussel at @nymproject, Infomaniak's definition of privacy is "outdated"👇.
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Infomaniak's comments have caused a stir across the Swiss privacy tech sector
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RT @techradar: From halting online dissent and illegal content to copyright infringement and child safety – regardless of intent, infrastru….
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A new report seeks to shed light on DNS blocking and other internet restrictions across the world
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RT @techradar: Poland's EU Presidency also failed to find a majority on the disputed child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill – but Chat Con….
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Chat Control isn’t off the table just yet
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RT @techradar: France's landmark ruling ordered five of the top VPN providers to block 200+ illegal sports streaming sites. We asked provid….
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A landmark ruling ordered five of the top VPN providers to block 200+ illegal sports streaming sites
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RT @techradar: Doda's authorities enforced the ban over national security concerns, but experts warn against unintended consequences. http….
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Doda's authorities enforced the ban over national security concerns
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