3 Ways to Share the Privacy Love this Valentine's Day
Spread the privacy love ❤️
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, here are 3 ways to share what I am dubbing “privacy love.”
1.) Refer a loved one to a private and secure email provider - In order to spread the privacy word, many private email providers have a “Refer a friend” option. While there are differences, it basically means you can invite any loved one to join their email services, and if they decide to join that provider, you can get a discount on your plan. Proton, Tuta, and Mailbox.org are a few examples of this option.
Note: In a previous post, when discussing private and secure email providers, I included Skiff on the list. On February 9th, it was announced that Skiff had been bought by Notion. As a result, Skiff will cease all services; you have until 2025 (changed from 6 months) to gather your data and migrate it elsewhere, as it will NOT transfer to Notion. It is uncertain if Notion will have its own private and secure mail system. I was hesitant to recommend Skiff before, but with recent developments, obviously, I no longer recommend them. I also wouldn't recommend Notion if they do come up with their own email system, as Notion has a reputation for not being a privacy focused company.
2.) Use an encrypted messenger app to share your love - Instead of using WhatsApp or your default messaging app on your phone, consider using a messenger that supports end-to-end encryption. With end-to-end encryption, no one but you has access to your conversations. Many of them also support phone calls and video conferencing. Some popular ones are:
Signal - U.S. based. Offer encrypted phone calls, text messages, and video calls. It’s free to download; however, to sign up, they require a phone number.
Session - Based in Australia, it is a decentralized and open source messenger app. Unlike Signal, they do not need a phone number to sign up or any other personal information. All data is encrypted, but Session is more tech-savvy compared to Signal. It is free to download.
Theerma - Located in Switzerland, it is open source and supports phone calls, texts, and video calls, as well as a host of other services. Unlike the former two, you need to pay a one-time fee of $4.99 to use them.
3.) Share passwords with a password manager - Netflix famously once said that "Love is sharing a password." While they have since put an end to this practice, with other streaming services following them, you can still share your passwords with loved ones about other services. Using a password manager, you can safely and securely share passwords with anyone. Also, using a password manager is good overall, as it stores your usernames and passwords so you don't have to remember all of them.
Bitwarden - U.S. based. Offers free & paid versions.
1Password - Located in Canada. Paid versions only, prices start at $2.99 per month.
Proton Pass - Based in Switzerland. Free and paid versions.
Until Next Time and Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘
Monique 💖
Additional Link:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/09/notion-acquires-privacy-focused-productivity-platform-skiff/
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