I write a digital diary of my privacy journey as a non-IT person and parent.
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Last Notes npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…lklx Which article was it? npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…l6u6 Yes, that's what I use when I need a smartphone. The method I describe in the blog post about Android w/o Google is meant as a first step for beginners. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…u3sl @nprofile…nvkf @nprofile…rm8q @nprofile…fu0r I agree 100%. I use a Light Phone 2 as my daily driver. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…42xq @nprofile…9pr4 npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…42xq @nprofile…9pr4 What is The Minds of Billy Milligan about? npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…f9ka @nprofile…k3vj Well, that's a great option too, in my opinion. I'm glad some of those organisations have started doing that! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…k3vj @nprofile…f9ka I recognise all of that too. The quibbles seem to go both ways for some reason; I wish Graphene would drop it and let their excellent product speak for itself. I don't now why they are so concerned about marketing. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…f9ka @nprofile…k3vj ok, I see. The article I wrote is aimed at people who don't know how to or don't feel familiar with flashing a custom ROM. It's intended as a first step. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…f9ka @nprofile…k3vj I have used those methods too, especially on kids' phones. One issue is that you have to leave the bootloader unlocked with /e/OS, which is not secure. As second is that it's not entirely clear what is or what isn't happening with Google services on /e/OS; not technical enough to understand. My own phone is GrapheneOS atm. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…nvkf @nprofile…rm8q @nprofile…fu0r Well, I don't, for one. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad It is ironic that the European Commission has introduced a verification method by which its citizens must have their smartphones with them all the time. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad I’m confused as to why Von der Leyen is referring to “an app” (3:05 min) in her Age Verification announcement this week (https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/stories/M-009975). npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…twht npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…xzj6 Good to know, and lots of info in the video! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…fupw @nprofile…wn4u Hi there, you've gone a bit deeper with this approach than I have! I think if you want to go that far, then I'd probably just try something like #grapheneos instead. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…42ek Thanks, and good to know! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…k3vj I'll have to look into what Shizuku does. Thanks for the tip. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad Disabling Google's default apps on Android can help reduce your exposure to Google's data mining system somewhat, while their open source alternatives are generally excellent. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…qrdz @nprofile…ry84 Wow, pricey! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…qrdz So tidy! What kind of amp is that? npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad Current: @nprofile…k2mn interviews EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn: npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…lz9j Btw, I still need to read it myself, but I've just added your book to the Books category too. It's on my (long) to-read list! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad This post is a placeholder for any potential discussion or feedback on my blog's links page: https://theprivacydad.com/links/ npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…8d0p reminded me of these great comparison and history charts: npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad This was a great interview! It's reassuring to hear such a sensible, no-nonsense attitude coming from all three of you throughout the interview. That kind of balanced approach (different people are in different places regarding privacy and have different needs) is so needed in the privacy discussion spaces. Thanks for everything you guys do @nprofile…ntm0 @nprofile…z4df @nprofile…lz9j @nprofile…k2mn ! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…k7ew @nprofile…mvft npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…7ecm That was a very click-bait-y title, which the article does not deliver on. The article also doesn't mention that the process of verifying student work and challenging authenticity of submitted work is time-consuming and tends to sour the student-teacher and teacher-parent relationship. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad I had a conversation with a friend who lives in Australia today. He said that his family members with teenage kids are saying that it’s ‘business as usual’ for Australian teens on social media. They find workarounds that quickly get shared amongst them. I wonder if the Australian government will do an assessment of the impact of their recent ban. It would be cynical if they didn’t. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad Google Says Developer Verification Makes Android Safer. Critics Say It Just Makes Android More Closed npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad https://www.svd.se/a/K8nrV4/metas-ai-smart-glasses-and-data-privacy-concerns-workers-say-we-see-everything npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad "On Parenting & Age Verification" is the best piece I've read by @nprofile…z4df . I'm honored to be referenced in it too! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad While the syllogism for "I have nothing to hide" is sound, it ultimately detracts from the argument of privacy as consent. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…z4df is on a roll! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…ntm0 Hi Jonah, The story is an effort to give feedback to the community from my perspective about something that isn't quite right. In my last post on PG, I wrote it is a 'take it or leave it' thing. I've currently muted notifications from PG because I do not wish to be drawn into the discussion any further. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad https://theprivacydad.com/for-the-grapheneos-crowd-the-options-in-burger-town/ npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…hev2 Thanks for the mention, and great idea! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…4tdt I just did it and it all seems to work ok. I'm just worried it's not a good idea in the long run, because everyone I ask advices to revert to Android 9 first, for firmware reasons. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…4tdt Yes, several people on forums say it is. When you read the documentation for UT or Droidian they all start with "Make sure you downgrade to Android 9 first" but nowhere do they explain how to do that if you already have a Linux os installed. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…4tdt Thanks! One thing that is really unclear to me is how you can reinstall back to Android 9 between Linux installs. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…4tdt https://theprivacydad.com/using-droidian-on-a-google-pixel-3axl-phone/ npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…4tdt I got the camera working now. I had to revert to Droidian 101 instead of 102. People on their Matrix explained it to me. The UBports installer installs 102, but the camera doesn't work on 102 yet. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…4tdt Ah, ok. Is Droidian not fully optimised for the XL? The link you shared suggests that it should be. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…4tdt Thanks, and, yes! I am testing it out right now. With Flare as a Signal app that actually works, this looks like it could be a daily driver. Only - the camera app doesn't work on the Pixel 3A XL. I can't seem to find a forum for Droidian. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad France has been developing its own digital tools and platforms for governmental use. I hope other countries follow suit, rather than relying on Google or Microsoft for government and education systems: https://www.numerique.gouv.fr/uploads/DINUM-roadmap_EN.pdf npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…dpz7 What is a ball animal? npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…7let Great article! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad Writing The Privacy Dad blog has been a rewarding two-and-a-half year journey, and I hope to keep writing, albeit at a slower rate. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…dpz7 I found someone on Reddit who claims Shrek 2 can fit in a 55.7 MB mp4 file. So if we say 2TB is 2000000 MB, then you should be able to fit 35906 copies of Shrek 2 on that bad boy. I don't know if it will have audio though. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @nprofile…65cv Thank you! I'm glad the Proton takeover hasn't changed the experience at all, thus far. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad Paying for Mullvad VPN Anonymously with Monero npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @npub1cg3…3u5d I wasn't sure Ubuntu would work on a tablet, but it mostly does! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad Installing Ubuntu on a Microsoft Surface Go 3 tablet improves its speed and usability significantly. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @npub1ej6…pvaa wow, thanks. I had a look at your website and mission statement. Interesting! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @npub1ej6…pvaa Thanks! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @npub14nx…75qg I will for sure :) I see a lot of positive comments about Notesnook, so you guys are doing great. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad Why I'm Sticking with Standard Notes npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @npub1evc…l0jt I've added your suggestion as an update to the article - thanks! npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @npub1evc…l0jt Thanks, and, not yet. I have heard it mentioned often in podcasts, but still don't really understand what it is. npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad Running a Whoogle Instance on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W npub1xh38u56xajx908scstgqc98k5nx9faaqys7mfmfwdta3ttk0hy9q82luv2 The Privacy Dad @npub1amw…yfm9 Thanks, I will add a link to your article to this post: https://theprivacydad.com/what-is-your-isp/. Your letter template is really helpful!
