Five years ago today, on May 15, 2021, WhatsApp’s controversial new privacy policy came into effect. The update sparked global criticism and raised public awareness of the economic incentives behind data-driven online platforms. With users spending more time online, ever-growing volumes of data, and powerful new AI systems, the concerns raised back then are now even more justified than in 2021.
Nearly a year has passed since the so-called “gatekeepers” had to prove their compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Yet, some of them are still bypassing the law.
January 28 is Data Privacy Day. To celebrate this awareness day, we’ve created a sticker collection dedicated to online privacy. Show your support for the cause, and personalize your smartphone or laptop with privacy stickers!
Soon, the year 2024 will be history. We look back on the past twelve months and recap the most important milestones we achieved.
The source code of Threema’s new desktop app is now publicly accessible. Consequently, the app is also covered by Threema’s bug bounty program. However, bounty hunters shouldn’t get too excited: the new desktop app has already undergone a thorough security audit, and it passed a recent bug bounty challenge.
Exactly twelve years ago today, on 12/12/2012, the first Threema version was published in Apple’s App Store, laying the foundation for secure and privacy-friendly mobile communication.
Instant messaging is incredibly useful, and it’s hard to imagine the modern workplace without it. But there’s more: Threema Work and Threema OnPrem can be integrated into third-party systems, and thanks to versatile APIs, process automation is a piece of cake. This opens up possibilities that go far beyond mere mobile communication.
Threema Work introduces a useful new feature: Administrators can now specify a job title and department for each employee. This way, it’s immediately apparent whether a contact is John Smith from accounting or the other John Smith from the operations team. On top of that, the user management in the management cockpit now supports bulk editing.
Cloud services are incredibly popular, and for good reason. The “Software as a Service” model offers various advantages. However, there’s a flip side. When it comes to security, data protection, and legal compliance, self-hosted solutions are clearly ahead of the game. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of total data sovereignty and shed some light on the risks associated with certain cloud services.
Like Threema, Apostrophy is a Swiss company that puts privacy first, doesn’t collect user data, and opposes to Big Tech’s ad-driven business model. Now, the two companies team up to facilitate secure and privacy-compliant mobile communication.
