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The Privacy-Friendly Tech to Replace Your US-Based Email, Browser, and Search
- The shift from US-based digital services to privacy-friendly alternatives has intensified in recent months, with European companies and governments moving away from Big Tech giants like Google and Microsoft.
- Concerns about US tech companies posing a threat to European sovereignty have led to increased interest in non-US tech alternatives and European-based options.
- For privacy-focused alternatives in email, web browsers, and search engines, several options are available that prioritize minimizing data collection and protecting user privacy.
- Examples include Mullvad and Vivaldi for web browsers, Qwant and Mojeek for search engines, and ProtonMail and Tuta for email providers.
- These alternatives have varying approaches to data privacy, such as not storing user data, using their own search indexes, and offering end-to-end encryption for emails.
- Despite efforts to distance from US-based services, some alternative providers may still rely on Big Tech services or infrastructure in some way.
- Privacy-centric browsers like Vivaldi and privacy-focused search engines like Qwant and Startpage aim to protect user data and limit tracking.
- Email providers like ProtonMail and Tuta offer end-to-end encryption for messages and prioritize user privacy with features like encrypted calendars and address books.
- The trend towards choosing privacy-friendly tech over US giants reflects a growing awareness of data privacy and sovereignty issues in the digital space.
- European governments and companies are increasingly investing in homegrown tech solutions to reduce dependence on US-based services.
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