- Ronald Reagan
On Saturday night, under orders from Alexandre de Moraes, the Brazilian Supreme Court banned X/Twitter from the country. This is part of a broader global crackdown on our fundamental rights to privacy.
Just last week, Pavel Durov, the billionaire CEO and founder of Telegram, was arrested in France for refusing to remove information deemed distasteful by the state.
Only two months ago Julian Assange was released after being imprisoned for 12 years. His crime? Publishing the truth.
In April, the founders of the Samurai wallet were arrested for creating financial privacy tools.
Common sense and guardianship principles have been discarded in favor of strict information control. Thought police in the UK are now arresting citizens for pre-crimes. Scotland’s new hate crime law came into force on April 1st, and Ireland is attempting to implement similar laws, aiming for the same authoritarian policing standards.
The EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights contains the following freedoms:
🔻 Right to liberty and security
🔻 Respect for private and family life
🔻 Protection of personal data
🔻 Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
🔻 Freedom of expression and information
🔻 Freedom of assembly and of association
🔻 Freedom of the arts and sciences
These freedoms are increasingly under threat, and if we don't fight to keep them, we will lose them. Fortunately, there are enough mission focused developers creating privacy tools that help us reclaim control over our own data, keeping the flame of freedom alive.
Here’s a general guide to evaluating communication methods and platforms that prioritize your privacy and safety:
1⃣ End-to-end encryption (E2EE) to protect your communications and files
2⃣ Open-source development, allowing the code to be reviewed
3⃣ Minimal data capture to reduce the risk of information being handed over to governments
4⃣ Decentralization to enable long-term resistance against state control
5⃣ No KYC/AML (Know Your Customer/Anti-Money Laundering) policies
Earning privacy requires time, effort, and persistence. But it's essential for our protection and the future of our children.
By supporting platforms that prioritize privacy, security, and content integrity, we contribute to a better society. The fight against authoritarianism is ongoing, and each step towards preserving our privacy brings us closer to a world where freedom prevails