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  1. ICYMI: Explaining COPPA: COPPA: the 1998 US statute barring online services from collecting personal data from under-13s without verifiable parental consent, ad identifiers included. ppc.land/coppa/ #COPPA #Privacy #DataProtection #ChildSafety #OnlinePrivacy

  2. Decentralized browser-based P2P E2EE messaging.

    The key detail that sets this apart from other messaging apps is the browser-based client-side cryptography philosophy.

    No need to install anything. Your ID is crypto-random and so the app doesnt need to rely on any central registration system like phone numbers. Your ID is unguessable and to connect to someone, you have to explicitly share it.

    WebRTC has other nuances like being to route through a shared network for secure/faster transfer.

    I hope this project has reached a level i can share the following details. I've made a genuine effort towards documentation and transparancy. I dont think it'll ever be enough and so im still concerned it isnt ready to share. While im using AI throughout. This is not a vibecoded project. There is attention throughout for unit tests and formal-verification. With your feedback, id like to make improvements for clarity throughout.

    This version of the app demonstrates a fairly unique approach using a browser-based, local-only and webrtc approach. I know it's impossible for any system to be the "world's most secure", but that isnt a reason to not try. By rigorously implementing an exhaustive list of security features and practices, the aim is to get as close as possible.

    * [Enkrypted.Chat](enkrypted.chat/)

    This is intended to demonstrate client-side managed secure cryptography.

    * [Introducing Enkrypted Chat](positive-intentions.com/blog/i)
    * [Whitepaper (work-in-progress)](positive-intentions.com/docs/t)
    * [Protocol Spec (work-in-progress)](positive-intentions.com/docs/t)
    * [Roadmap](positive-intentions.com/docs/t)

    I know ive tried to compress a lot of my journey into one post. The project above is going to be tricky to understand. Feel free to reach out for clarity on any of the details.

    IMPORTANT: While this is aiming to provide a secure experience, It is [not audited or reviewed](reddit.com/r/CyberSecurityAdvi). **Shared for testing, feedback and demo purposes only.** Please use responsibly.

    #Privacy #OnlinePrivacy #DataPrivacy #Infosec #CyberSecurity #OpSec #DigitalRights #AntiSurveillance #DataOwnership #E2EE #P2P #PeerToPeer #WebRTC #LocalFirst #LocalOnly #NoCloud #NoRegistration #PWA #SignalProtocol #PostQuantum #Cryptography #SecureMessaging #PrivateChat #EncryptedChat #Decentralized #OpenSource #SelfHosted #BetaTesting #FeedbackWelcome #TechDemo #ProofOfConcept #BuildInPublic #IndieDev #DevCommunity

  3. This Is What a Personal Surveillance System Actually Looks Like

    You stop thinking of it as surveillance. It becomes “the system.” Just part of how things run.

    cha1nc0der.wordpress.com/2026/

  4. Think Incognito keeps you safe? Think again. The Linux Experiment explains why private browsing is limited and shows how Startpage can actually improve your online privacy — practical, clear, and actionable. Watch and learn! #Privacy #Startpage #Incognito #OnlinePrivacy #Security #PrivacyTips #PeerTube #English
    video.infiniteloop.tv/videos/w

  5. On a growth tear, DuckDuckGo reveals it picked up $100M in secondary investment last year - Privacy tech continues cooking on gas. To wit: Non-tracking search engine DuckDuck... - feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcr #impactamericafund #freadakaporklein #fundings&exits #tim-bernerslee #omersventures #onlineprivacy #searchengine #gpbullhound #brianacton #duckduckgo #mitchkapor #whatsapp #privacy #android #europe #google