Regulatory – Purism https://puri.sm/ High-quality computers that protect your freedom and privacy Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:29:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.28 https://puri.sm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-purism-logo-rectangle-1-32x32.png Regulatory – Purism https://puri.sm/ 32 32 Living in the Regulatory Future: Purism, the EU Data Act, and America’s Patchwork Privacy Laws https://puri.sm/posts/living-in-the-regulatory-future-purism-the-eu-data-act-and-americas-patchwork-privacy-laws/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:55:30 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=84425 Recently, the EU Data Act was officially enacted — and with it, a new era of enforceable digital rights. Where the GDPR set the policy framework, the Data Act demands proof: verifiable, auditable systems that deliver true data portability, secure interoperability, and privacy‑by‑design across sectors.

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]]> California’s New Privacy Rules Are a National Signal https://puri.sm/posts/californias-new-privacy-rules-are-a-national-signal/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:21:41 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=84134 California’s New Privacy Rules Are a National Signal The California Privacy Protection Agency’s latest regulations redraw the playing field. This is the first set of rules in the U.S. to require: Annual, independent cybersecurity audits for high-risk businesses Comprehensive risk assessments for key data processing activities Bias and privacy impact reviews for automated decision-making systems […]

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]]> Fairness Isn’t Just a Feature—It’s the Future https://puri.sm/posts/fairness-isnt-just-a-feature-its-the-future/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:48:03 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83942 The European Union is making bold moves to reshape the digital landscape—and if you're a consumer, developer, or platform operator, you’ll want to pay attention. Two major regulatory shifts are now underway: the proposed Digital Fairness Act and the activation of key provisions in the EU AI Act. Together, they signal a new era of transparency, accountability, and ethical design in the digital economy.

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]]> AI and Data Privacy Under Scrutiny https://puri.sm/posts/ai-and-data-privacy-under-scrutiny/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:33:24 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83938 The promise of AI is seductive: instant answers, personalized insights, and a frictionless interface with the digital world. But beneath the surface of convenience lies a growing privacy crisis—one that’s now impossible to ignore.

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]]> Germany Puts Microsoft on Watch—Why PureOS Offers a Safer, More Transparent Alternative https://puri.sm/posts/germany-puts-microsoft-on-watch-why-pureos-offers-a-safer-more-transparent-alternative/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:39:07 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83684 In a major move that underscores rising global concern over Big Tech power, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO) has officially designated Microsoft as having "paramount significance for competition across markets." This rare designation opens the door for closer scrutiny and intervention by German regulators—especially around Microsoft’s growing role in artificial intelligence and its tightly woven ecosystem of services.

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]]> Privacy on Trial: Meta’s DOJ Battle vs. Purism’s User-Centric Philosophy https://puri.sm/posts/privacy-on-trial-metas-doj-battle-vs-purisms-user-centric-philosophy/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:12:46 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83000 The Department of Justice's (DOJ) current lawsuit against Meta spotlights a crucial discourse in the tech world, highlighting the fundamental right to privacy in the digital age.

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]]> World Quantum Day: Embracing Post-Quantum Encryption for a Secure Future https://puri.sm/posts/world-quantum-day-embracing-post-quantum-encryption-for-a-secure-future/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:48:45 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82968 Today, on World Quantum Day, we celebrate the incredible advancements in quantum computing—a technology poised to revolutionize industries from healthcare to telecommunications. But as we marvel at its potential, we must also confront the challenges it brings, particularly the existential threat it poses to current encryption systems. At Purism, we are not just preparing for this future; we are actively shaping it by integrating post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into our devices and solutions.

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]]> Made in America: Purism’s Liberty Phone and the Vision of Security, Privacy, and Independence https://puri.sm/posts/made-in-america-purisms-liberty-phone-and-the-vision-of-security-privacy-and-independence/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 01:06:36 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82921 In a world of pervasive adversarial nations building technology we all rely on, the importance of homegrown technology products and solutions cannot be overstated. At Purism, we are unapologetically committed to designing and manufacturing devices that are Made in America—not as a mere tagline but as a foundational principle. This commitment is not just about patriotism; it’s about ensuring security, privacy, and reliability for our customers at a cost that rivals overseas manufacturing.

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]]> Freedom of Choice vs. Oppression of Big Tech https://puri.sm/posts/freedom-of-choice-vs-oppression-of-big-tech/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:13:31 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82572 The modern smartphone landscape is dominated by a handful of technology giants, whose influence extends far beyond their own ecosystems. Unlike in the heyday of the PC revolution where multiple companies fought tooth and nail for market share by differentiating on feature functionality as well as price – offering a plethora of alternatives – today’s smartphone landscape is dominated by two main players: Apple’s IOS and Google’s Android.

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]]> The Imperative of NIST-Approved Post-Quantum Resistant Algorithms for Securing Mobile Devices https://puri.sm/posts/the-imperative-of-nist-approved-post-quantum-resistant-algorithms-for-securing-mobile-devices/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:47:44 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82475 In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the advent of quantum computing presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant threats. As we stand on the brink of a quantum revolution, the need for robust, quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions has never been more urgent.

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]]> FTC Highlights “Vast Surveillance” by Big Tech in Latest Report https://puri.sm/posts/ftc-highlights-vast-surveillance-by-big-tech-in-latest-report/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:08:13 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82432 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a groundbreaking report this past week that sheds light on the vast surveillance practices of major social media and video streaming companies. The report. which was released on September 19th, is a stark reminder of the extensive data collection and monetization strategies employed by these tech giants, often at the expense of user privacy and security.

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]]> Flipping the Script: Exploring New Paradigms in Secure Mobile Computing https://puri.sm/posts/flipping-the-script-exploring-new-paradigms-in-secure-mobile-computing/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:53:20 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82344 This solution leverages private cellular networks (PCNs) owned and operated by government entities rather than the traditional dependence on Public Switched Network Providers (PSNs) such as AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Orange and others around the world.

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]]> Your Phone is Giving Away More Than You Ever Bargained For https://puri.sm/posts/your-phone-is-giving-away-more-than-you-ever-bargained-for/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:05:47 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82040 The year 2007 represented a watershed moment for the modern smartphone industry as we know it. This was the year that Apple introduced its first iPhone device and Google announced Android via its participation in The Open Handset Alliance (which notably leveraged the Linux kernel and open-source code to create its mobile OS). Fast forward […]

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]]> Centralized or Decentralized There is No Question https://puri.sm/posts/centralized-or-decentralized-there-is-no-question/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:34:47 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80177 Sometimes I am asked why I don’t have an instagram, facebook, snapchat, tiktok, google, or X account (fun fact x.com is one of the few single letter domains ever granted–a not often reported on fact). The reason I originally refused to ever sign up for these centralized services is because well… they’re centralized. Meaning there […]

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]]> Purism Puts You in Control of Your Smartphone! https://puri.sm/posts/controlling-you-by-smartphone-is-a-reality-but-not-with-purism/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:31:58 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80936 There is a good reason why Purism does not require PureOS end users to click “I Agree” to accept intrusive terms of use that give up all control to either Google (for Android) or Apple (for iOS). When you buy a smartphone manufactured by Purism, such as the Liberty Phone (with Made in USA Electronics) […]

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]]> Software Updates that Respects Civil Liberties https://puri.sm/posts/software-updates-that-respects-civil-liberties/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:59:00 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=72247 Yet-another reminder of how disrespectful Apple, Google, and Microsoft are with their software update process was highlighted to Android phones that were in Massachusets, USA. The unintentionally descriptively named “MassNotify” application was installed to all Android phones in Mass.—en masse—without consent. Mass Upgrade, Without Consent From a forced album install by Apple, to the forced […]

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]]> Apple’s Subpoenas Show They Own You https://puri.sm/posts/apples-subpoenas-show-they-own-you/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:21:57 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=72208 Most journalists seem to miss the larger civil liberties point when Big Tech companies get subpoenas for people’s digital archives. With the most recent example being where the Justice Department subpoenaed Apple while being gagged from disclosing such a subpoena, it is time to remind nearly everybody: You don’t own your digital life, Big Tech […]

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]]> Why Librem Tunnel is Leaving iOS https://puri.sm/posts/why-librem-tunnel-is-leaving-ios/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:08:47 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=71284 Recently we’ve been forced to remove Librem Tunnel from iOS due to their unfair policies and in this post we’ll explain why.

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]]> Avoid “Advertiser ID” with the Librem 5 https://puri.sm/posts/avoid-advertiser-id-with-the-librem-5/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:54:52 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=70356 Apple and Google profess to care about the privacy rights of their customers, but their operating systems tell a different story. iOS and Android both allow for pervasive tracking of users through Advertiser IDs. Google uses a version is known as GAID (Google Advertiser Identification) and Apple uses its version called IDFA (Identifier For Advertisers). […]

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]]> Technology as it Should Be https://puri.sm/posts/technology-as-it-should-be/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:57:51 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=70159 In Imagine a world without apps Shira Ovide asks “a wild question: What if we played games, shopped, watched Netflix and read news on our smartphones — without using apps? Our smartphones, like our computers, would instead mostly be gateways to go online through a web browser.” This question can be extrapolated into a larger […]

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]]> US Antitrust Report on Big Tech and Purism Comparison https://puri.sm/posts/us-antitrust-report-on-big-tech-and-purism-comparison/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:52:48 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=69589 As part of a top-to-bottom review of the online market, the US House Committee on the Judiciary initiated a bipartisan investigation into Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. Antitrust, also known as anticompetitive, is an area where regulators determine if the economic powers of business is healthy and allows competition to flourish. The 449-page report released […]

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]]> The Massive Privacy Loopholes in School Laptops https://puri.sm/posts/the-massive-privacy-loopholes-in-school-laptops/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:06:11 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=69011 It’s back to school time and with so many school districts participating in distance learning, many if not most are relying on computers and technology more than ever before. Wealthier school districts are providing their students with laptops or tablets, but not all schools can afford to provide each student with a computer which means […]

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]]> Librem 5 on the Free Software Foundation’s Ethical Tech Gift Giving Guide https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-on-the-free-software-foundations-ethical-tech-gift-giving-guide/ Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:10:12 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=66563 The Free Software Foundation (FSF), like Purism believe in promoting worldwide user freedoms. The FSF have been championing people’s software freedom rights for 34 years and have created the guidelines and compliance that most of the free software world relies on. This is why we are so proud that our operating system, PureOS, has previously […]

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]]> The California Consumer Privacy Act https://puri.sm/posts/the-california-consumer-privacy-act/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:13:31 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=65545 Next January, California is set to have one of the strongest laws in the nation, passed last year with unusual bi-partisan support, seeking to add some first-of-their-kind state protections over our personal data. It is called the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018. It nicely reflects the fact that our state is one of […]

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]]> Why the Total Dossier on Everybody Must Stop https://puri.sm/posts/why-the-total-dossier-on-everybody-must-stop/ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 13:51:40 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=64734 Where people go, what people do, and who talks to whom, should be kept private. There is a total dossier on everybody, and you are likely a willing, yet oppressed, participant. Willing because of how convenient it is; oppressed, because everything you do is under the complete control of others. Gang-stalking by corporations must stop. […]

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]]> The New Generation of Tech and Stronger Privacy Laws https://puri.sm/posts/the-new-generation-of-tech-and-stronger-privacy-laws/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:23:14 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=64296 Read all about how Todd Weaver and Brendan Eich reject Big Tech’s efforts to weaken California’s privacy law. In a nutshell, what you can read in The Mercury News is how every Big Tech company seems to care about privacy now—while quietly attempting to dismantle the California Consumer Privacy Act before it even goes into […]

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