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  • Learn Digital Self-Defense

    Learn Digital Self-Defense

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 07/04/26

    Basics

    Digital Self-Defense is the art of enhancing your privacy, anonymity, and security online.

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  • I have Nothing To Hide!

    I have Nothing to Hide

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 05/25/26

    Digital Freedom, Field Notes

    Whether you are vaccinated, smoke hashish or have a love affair. It's nobody's business

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  • "Inside Facebook. Die hässliche Wahrheit" ein Buch von Sheera Frenkel und Cecilia Kang

    “Inside Facebook. Die hässliche Wahrheit” ein Buch von Sheera Frenkel und Cecilia Kang

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 05/25/26

    Field Notes, Platform Dependency

    Nach jahrelangen Interviews mit Facebook-Mitarbeitern haben zwei Reporterinnen der New Your Times einen internen “Lagebericht” vorgelegt. Spannend wie ein Krimi

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  • What Is Wi-Fi Tracking (and How Does It Actually Work)?

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 07/04/26

    Basics

    Wi-Fi tracking sounds super techy, but the basic idea is simple: your phone is constantly talking to the world, even when you’re not actively using it. Some people — businesses, analytics firms, even governments — can “listen in” on those signals to figure out where you’ve been and when.

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  • What Is Metadata – And Why Should You Care?

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 07/04/26

    Basics

    In the context of mass surveillance, metadata refers to the details of your digital activities - information like who you communicated with, when, where you were, and how long the interaction lasted.

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  • Aktivisten und Blogger für digitale Freiheitsrechte

    Activists and Bloggers For Digital Freedom Rights

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 05/25/26

    Digital Freedom, Field Notes

    A list of activists and bloggers working for a livable world in the digital age

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  • "Der Würfel" ein Buch von Bijan Moini

    “Der Würfel” ein Buch von Bijan Moini

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 05/25/26

    Field Notes, Privacy & Surveillance

    Die Zukunft der Überwachungsökonomie in einem spannenden Zukunftsroman

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  • "Quality Land" ein Hörbuch von Marc-Uwe Kling

    Quality Land – ein Hörbuch von Marc-Uwe Kling

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 05/25/26

    Field Notes, Platform Dependency

    Noch nie war digitale Bildung so witzig und wertvoll

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  • “Permanent Record” ein Buch von Edward Snowden

    “Permanent Record” ein Buch von Edward Snowden

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 05/25/26

    Field Notes, Privacy & Surveillance

    Ein sehr persönlichen Buch eines stillen Helden - Edward Snowden beschreibt darin seinen Zwiespalt zwischen Geheimnisverrat und ethischem Handeln. Ein Stück digitale Weltgeschichte und absolut lesenswert.

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  • VPN, sand in the gearbox of internet corporations

    Benefits of Using a VPN Service

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 07/04/26

    Manuals

    Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are sand in the gears of the internet corporations and can help to protect your privacy.

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  • Who is violating our privacy?

    Who is Violating Your Privacy? Big Tech, Governments, AI and Surveillance

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 07/05/26

    Basics

    Privacy is not only violated by hackers, apps or advertisers. Today, your private life is exposed through a wider ecosystem of platforms, governments, AI systems, cloud infrastructure, data brokers and legal pressure against encrypted communication. This article explains why privacy is no longer just a personal setting — and why digital freedom begins with understanding your own exposure.

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  • "Pre-Crime" eine Dokumentation von Monika Hielscher und Matthias Heeder

    “Pre Crime” – ein Dokumentarfilm über “Predictive Police”

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 05/25/26

    Field Notes, Privacy & Surveillance

    Die Autoren beschreiben in ihrem Dokumentarfilm die Möglichkeiten moderner Polizeiarbeit mittels künstlicher Intelligenz und die Arbeit von "Predictive Police"-Software

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  • Search Engines That Protect Your Privacy

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 07/04/26

    Manuals

    In this article, I'll explain why you should avoid using search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Instead, I recommend three search engines that respect your privacy, don’t manipulate you, and help you search the web much more anonymously.

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  • Why Do You Need a Secure and Trustworthy Browser?

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 07/04/26

    Manuals

    Top Browser Choices for Enhanced Privacy and Data Protection. Learn how these browsers protect your online activity from data collection and tracking.

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  • 10 Essential Rules

    10 Essential Rules For Your Online Life

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 07/04/26

    Basics

    What are the shoals and cliffs out there? And what are the 10 things you should remember to protect your privacy?

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  • "Data und Goliath" ein Buch von Bruce Schneier

    “Data und Goliath” ein Buch von Bruce Schneier

    André K. - CloudPirat

    Updated: 05/25/26

    Field Notes, Privacy & Surveillance

    Bruce Schneier beschreibt in seinem Buch für jeden verständlich, wie Internetkonzerne und Regierungen uns mit Hilfe von Internet und Smartphone überwachen.

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