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Opting out of Google tracking is simple! 😊 A special report from @TheOnion archives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMChO0qNbkY

An improperly secured server exposed thousands of faxed medical records https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/17/medical-health-data-leak/ Faxes, even at their best, are outdated & unreliable. ProtonMail is easy to use, #HIPAA compliant, and can protect medical records with end-to-end encryption https://protonmail.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-email/

ProtonMail is different from other email providers because we can't read your emails or share them with third parties (we don't have access to the decryption keys). Here's how zero access encryption works: https://protonmail.com/blog/zero-access-encryption/

Email attacks against businesses increased nearly 500% last year. Here are some secure email practices that can help keep your business safe. https://protonmail.com/blog/secure-business-email/ …

Your password may be weaker than you think. Learn about how passwords get hacked and how to create a strong password: https://protonmail.com/blog/how-to-create-a-strong-password/

Network security means maintaining your network’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As small businesses rely more and more on data, network security is an absolute necessity. Here is what you can do to get started: https://protonmail.com/blog/network-security/

The Proton team hopes you have a constant and irrationally good #PiDay!

American tech companies are quietly working with the FBI on "solutions" to end-to-end encryption, @gizmodo reports. https://gizmodo.com/silicon-valley-and-the-fbi-take-their-encryption-fight-1833069827 There is no such thing as an encryption backdoor that only lets in the good guys. https://protonmail.com/blog/encryption-backdoor/

Today is World Day Against Cyber #Censorship. The story of ProtonMail user Natalya Radina serves as a powerful reminder of why we must fight for online freedom: https://protonmail.com/blog/lifetime-account-supporting-charter97/

The Russian government has ordered a partial block of ProtonMail, preventing some Russian mail servers from reaching us. We have managed to restore services at this time. More information about the block and our recommendations can be found here: https://protonmail.com/blog/russia-block/

TikTok fined $5.7 million for violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-ftc-record-fine-childrens-privacy/ This is another example of an app mishandling children's sensitive data. Our guide explains the steps you can take to protect your child's privacy https://protonmail.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-childrens-privacy-online/

Numerous apps, including a heart monitor and an ovulation tracker, share data with Facebook without giving users a clear way to refuse. https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/22/facebook-personal-data-ios-apps/ These invasions of privacy are at the very heart of surveillance capitalism. Choose services that protect your privacy.

Creating a strong password is critical for securing your encrypted email account. Learn about the differences between passwords and passphrases, and which one we recommend: https://protonmail.com/blog/protonmail-com-blog-password-vs-passphrase/

Did you know ProtonMail has native apps for both #iOS and #Android? Millions of people use these apps every day and they are the safest way to send and receive secure emails on a mobile device. By leaving us a rating or a review you help ProtonMail reach more users: https://protonmail.com/blog/best-secure-email-app/

As the first anniversary of the #GDPR approaches, many still have basic questions, including, "What does the GPDR stand for?" We try to clear up the confusion. https://gdpr.eu/what-does-it-stand-for/

Since 2005, companies have leaked over 1.5 billion sensitive records, and the number and cost of breaches are growing. Learn how to put your small business on alert for cyber security threats: https://protonmail.com/blog/small-business-cyber-security-culture-workplace/

💸💸💸 Many people have asked us if it is possible to pay for ProtonMail anonymously. In addition to credit card and PayPal, we also accept payments in Bitcoin and cash (yes, you can send us physical money): https://protonmail.com/support/knowledge-base/payment/

Job postings for data privacy workers are up 75%, but Google only has about 10 such openings, according to Indeed: http://fortune.com/2019/02/20/data-privacy-jobs-in-demand/ If you're passionate about privacy, we're hiring for dozens of roles. Join us! https://protonmail.com/careers

Each year, we update our list of ProtonMail reviews. Thanks to @Gizmodo, @VentureBeat, @guardian and others for taking the time to check out our encrypted email recently. https://protonmail.com/blog/protonmail-secure-email-reviews/