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This Week in Privacy

Privacy Guides
Privacy Guides
Google
Privacy
Android
Data Privacy
Privacy Rights
Graphene OS
Signal
Calyxos
Microsoft
Linux
Flock Surveillance Cameras
Android Open Source Project
Google Play
Chat Control
Grapheneos
Data Brokers
Proton
Data Breaches
Surveillance Practices

A weekly live podcast from Privacy Guides - We cover updates on what we’re working on, privacy news from around the industry, and anything our community wants to share.

Privacy Guides is a non-profit, impartial organization that is focused on delivering the best online privacy advice and building a strong privacy community.

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An activist has been charged with a felony for providing a "duress code" which wiped his GrapheneOS device, we'll be discussing the legal implications and the latest privacy & security news on This Week In Privacy #64!

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Mullvad's Co-owner Daniel Berntsson has made a large political donation from Mullvad's profits, leading people to cancel their service, Apple has fixed a vulnerability in Hide-My-Email and an explosion of surveillance towers are coming to the US bord... more

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Microsoft just fixed a record number of vulnerabilities this patch Tuesday, but a 0 day exploit dropped right after leaving them scrambling, the Los Angeles Police Department just let it's contract expire with Flock, citing 'serious concerns' over pr... more

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A security researcher has discovered that the iOS App Store saves all keystrokes and ties it to your Apple ID - raising privacy concerns, yet another cop is using Automated License Plate Readers to stalker someone, and all cars in the EU might requir... more

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Naomi Brockwell
Privacy creator, interview guest referenced for upcoming content
Independent/privacy advocate
Episode: Android 17 Is Looking Great for Privacy & Security
Kerry Parker
Host of Firewall's Don't Stop Dragons
Firewall's Don't Stop Dragons
Episode: Would You Pay $60 For A Browser? (ft. Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons)
Carissa Véliz
Author of 'Privacy is Power' and 'Prophecy'
Episode: Predictive AI w/ Carissa Véliz, Author of 'Privacy is Power' & 'Prophecy'
Cindy Cohn
Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Interview with EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn
Cindy Cohen
Executive director of the EFF
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Why Does Microsoft Hate Security?
Carissa Veiles
Author of a forthcoming book on AI and privacy
Episode: Why Does Microsoft Hate Security?
Taylor Lorenz
Journalist discussing online privacy legislation
The Washington Post
Episode: The West Is Trying To Destroy The Internet
Nate Bartram
Privacy educator and former co-host of TechLore Surveillance Report podcast.
The New Oil
Episode: We've Hired Someone New!
Yael Grauer
A privacy advocate covering data broker issues
Consumer Reports
Episode: OpenAI's Creepy All Seeing Browser

Hosts

Jonah
Host of This Week in Privacy with a focus on privacy policy and interviews
Jordan
Co-host offering technical and policy perspectives on privacy and security
Nate
Host with emphasis on privacy news, community projects, and interviews

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Good, but…

    **Updated — Kevin seems to have a new mic or fixed his old one, he’s now much clearer. Have added an extra star**

    This podcast needs a bit more energy and oomph. Also Kevin might need a new microphone, I can’t hear him very well.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sinsational
    Australia10 months ago

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Guests bring strong expertise and practical privacy takeaways.
Host energy could be higher to match strong content.
Community-driven content and resources are valuable for listeners and potential guests.
Audio quality has improved recently, which helps topical depth.

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#227
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#240
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#32
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#35
Australia/News/Tech News
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#117
France/News/Tech News
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#154
Germany/News/Tech News

Talking Points

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No News is Good News? Q&A Episode
Q: What are the trade-offs between desktop and mobile privacy when choosing an OS or browser?
The hosts argue that desktops offer flexibility and certain privacy controls, like Tor fingerprinting protections, but phones (especially GrapheneOS-based setups) often provide stronger sandboxing and system hardening; the right choice depends on user needs and threat models.
CalyxOS Is (Almost) Back But Is It Any Better?
Q: Expert-FortyEightSeventy asked, could we add XMR chat as an option for stream donations?
They confirmed a yes might be possible but noted that setup would depend on the streaming setup (StreamYard) and banners, and that they would explore it further.
Why Does Microsoft Hate Security?
Q: What are the privacy implications of using privacy-frontends that fetch content directly from the original service?
Frontends like Piped and NVIDIA reduce some tracking, but each approach has trade-offs: Piped proxies can be blocked or labeled as bot traffic, while NVIDIA fetches video directly from Google with less tracking by script load, though IP exposure remains; overall, VPN use with NVIDIA or local playback offers better privacy, but no solution is perfect.
Predictive AI w/ Carissa Véliz, Author of 'Privacy is Power' & 'Prophecy'
Q: Going back to your TEDx talk about how Privacy can save your life, you mentioned, every time you share your data, you're sharing the data of other people as well. Could you expand on that idea?
The guest explains that privacy isn't just an individual concern because data often reflects and affects others, including family and community, and highlights how collective implications should guide guardrails and consent practices.
Apple's Lockdown Mode Blocked the FBI?
Q: Did you have any thoughts on the FBI's inability to extract information from the iPhone?
The hosts discussed how Apple's lockdown mode really showcased the effectiveness of security features but also noted that it's not foolproof, as they still managed to access information through the reporter's MacBook.

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A thoughtful, multi-topic show focused on privacy, security, and digital rights. Episodes regularly cover policy shifts, technology updates, and practical tips for staying private online, with frequent deep-dives into tools, platforms, and industry news. A notable strength is its blend of open-source perspectives, civil-liberties context, and actionable guidance for everyday users and policymakers alike. The show often features guest experts and community-driven content, making it a solid resource for professionals evaluating privacy-focused media, tools, and collaboration opportunities.

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