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This Week in Privacy

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

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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Reddit is forcing users to login to view old.reddit.com, discontinuing it's RSS feeds and ending public API access killing privacy preserving third party clients. We'll be covering the latest in privacy & security news, so join us for This Week In Pr... more

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F-Droid just released their 2.0 update, the biggest update to the app in years, Discord is rolling out age verification once again, researchers have found a way to eavesdrop on headphones from 30 meters away and much more! Join us for This Week In Pr... more

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Melania Ensign
Founder and CEO of Discernible
Discernible
Episode: The New Apple Watch is Always Listening?!
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!

Hosts

Jonah
Host with a focus on privacy news and analysis, affiliated with Privacy Guides.
Nate
Co-host discussing privacy topics and introducing discussions.
Jordan
Co-host covering privacy news, policy, and community perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 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
    4
    Sinsational
    Australiaa year ago

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Listener notes clearer mic and better audio quality recently.
Value practical privacy tips and community-driven discussions.
Regular emphasis on non-profit, community-focused approach is appreciated.
Audience desires more energetic delivery at times.

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#102
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#104
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#115
Canada/News/Tech News
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#34
Australia/News/Tech News
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#63
Italy/News/Tech News
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#215
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 tech-focused, privacy-minded show that covers a steady mix of current privacy news, policy debates, and practical threat-model discussions. Episodes frequently explore device privacy, platform changes, and security features, paired with hands-on tips for users and open-source privacy tools. Notable strengths include a clear focus on actionable guidance, regular community input, and a balanced, policy-aware lens on how tech shapes privacy in daily life. A standout trait is its consistent focus on privacy-by-default tooling and user empowerment, with frequent references to community resources and non-profit roots guiding discussions and recommendations.

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3. Kerry Parker
4. Carissa Véliz
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6. Cindy Cohen
7. Carissa Veiles
8. Taylor Lorenz

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