From 0295ab48189e644cf5929edd543207622e48a5a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: fria <138676274+friadev@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:33:48 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/7] update: Fix broken Advanced Background Checks link (#3242) Signed-off-by: Jonah Aragon Signed-off-by: Daniel Gray --- docs/data-broker-removals.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/data-broker-removals.md b/docs/data-broker-removals.md index 988f3276..38ffe20e 100644 --- a/docs/data-broker-removals.md +++ b/docs/data-broker-removals.md @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ The quickest, most effective, and most private way to remove yourself from peopl You should search for your information on these sites first, and submit an opt-out request if your information is found. Removing your data from these providers typically removes your data from many smaller sites at the same time. -- Advanced Background Checks ([Search](https://advancedbackgroundchecks.com), [Opt-Out](https://advancedbackgroundchecks.com/removal)) +- Advanced Background Checks ([Search](https://advancedbackgroundchecks.com), [Opt-Out](https://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/opt-out)) - BeenVerified ([Search](https://beenverified.com/app/optout/search), [Opt-Out](https://beenverified.com/app/optout/address-search)) - CheckPeople ([Search](https://checkpeople.com/do-not-sell-info), select *Remove Record* to opt-out) - ClustrMaps ([Search](https://clustrmaps.com), [Opt-Out](https://clustrmaps.com/bl/opt-out)) From 73db426f2804b894d9c3d4ea06eefcfa06b495c4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tom Honour <132141431+tomhonour@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:12:56 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/7] style: Fixed typo on email (#3249) Signed-off-by: fria Signed-off-by: Daniel Gray --- docs/email.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/email.md b/docs/email.md index 8774f085..1277e84b 100644 --- a/docs/email.md +++ b/docs/email.md @@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ Accounts start with up to 2 GB storage, which can be upgraded as needed. #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Custom Domains and Aliases -z + Mailbox Mail lets you use your own domain, and they support [catch-all](https://kb.mailbox.org/en/private/custom-domains/use-your-own-domain-with-catch-all/) addresses. Mailbox Mail also supports [sub-addressing](https://kb.mailbox.org/en/private/e-mail/what-is-an-alias-and-how-do-i-use-it/), which is useful if you don't want to purchase a domain. #### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Private Payment Methods From 0bace877337de468fd03350eb9398d971dd640b6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: fria <138676274+friadev@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2026 08:41:43 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/7] update: Remove PeekYou from the site since it no longer exists (#3251) --- docs/data-broker-removals.md | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/data-broker-removals.md b/docs/data-broker-removals.md index 38ffe20e..cc998615 100644 --- a/docs/data-broker-removals.md +++ b/docs/data-broker-removals.md @@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ You should search for your information on these sites first, and submit an opt-o - ClustrMaps ([Search](https://clustrmaps.com), [Opt-Out](https://clustrmaps.com/bl/opt-out)) - InfoTracer ([Search](https://infotracer.com), [Opt-Out](https://infotracer.com/optout)) - Intelius ([Search](https://intelius.com), [Opt-Out](https://suppression.peopleconnect.us/login)) -- PeekYou ([Search](https://peekyou.com), [Opt-Out](https://peekyou.com/about/contact/ccpa_optout/do_not_sell)) - PublicDataUSA ([Search](https://publicdatausa.com), [Opt-Out](https://publicdatausa.com/remove.php)) - Radaris ([Search](https://radaris.com), [Opt-Out](https://radaris.com/page/how-to-remove)) - Spokeo ([Search](https://spokeo.com/search), [Opt-Out](https://spokeo.com/optout)) @@ -83,7 +82,6 @@ Our [testing](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/03/easyoptouts-revi EasyOptOuts does not cover the following sites we consider to be "high priority," so you should still manually opt-out of: - Intelius ([Search](https://intelius.com), [Opt-Out](https://suppression.peopleconnect.us/login)) -- PeekYou ([Search](https://peekyou.com), [Opt-Out](https://peekyou.com/about/contact/ccpa_optout/do_not_sell)) From e0f303227baa4668036328ac86d97e9108734d34 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jesse <39504924+jikac@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2026 16:41:49 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/7] update: Clarify software packaging for recommended Linux distros (#3245) Signed-off-by: Jesse Kaczmarski <39504924+jikaczmarski@users.noreply.github.com> Signed-off-by: fria <138676274+friadev@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Jesse Kaczmarski <39504924+jikaczmarski@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: fria <138676274+friadev@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/desktop.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/desktop.md b/docs/desktop.md index 42060cff..19fdd584 100644 --- a/docs/desktop.md +++ b/docs/desktop.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ cover: desktop.webp - [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown } -Linux distributions are commonly recommended for privacy protection and software freedom. If you don't already use Linux, below are some distributions we suggest trying out, as well as some general privacy and security improvement tips that are applicable to many Linux distributions. +Linux distributions are commonly recommended for privacy protection and software freedom. If you don't already use Linux, below are some distributions we suggest trying out, as well as some general privacy and security improvement tips that are applicable to many Linux distributions. Please note that some of our recommended software may not be packaged for your Linux distribution of choice. - [General Linux Overview :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](os/linux-overview.md) From 18a568594163cfc833da99b7823e01582f9ed965 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Triple I - Triple T <78900789+I-I-IT@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2026 02:50:52 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 5/7] update: Reflect the current state of MV2 support for uBlock Origin (#3250) Signed-off-by: Triple I - Triple T <78900789+I-I-IT@users.noreply.github.com> Signed-off-by: fria <138676274+friadev@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: fria <138676274+friadev@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/browser-extensions.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/browser-extensions.md b/docs/browser-extensions.md index 901d95b5..650279a8 100644 --- a/docs/browser-extensions.md +++ b/docs/browser-extensions.md @@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ Don't install extensions which you don't immediately have a need for, or ones th - [:simple-firefoxbrowser: Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ublock-origin) - [:simple-googlechrome: Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm) - [:fontawesome-brands-edge: Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak) +- [:fontawesome-brands-opera: Opera](https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/details/ublock/) @@ -54,7 +55,7 @@ uBlock Origin also has a "Lite" version of their extension, which offers a limit - ...you don't want to grant full "read/modify website data" permissions to any extensions (even a trusted one like uBlock Origin) - ...you want a more resource (memory/CPU) efficient content blocker[^1] -- ...your browser only supports Manifest V3 extensions. This is the case for Chrome [^2] , Edge and most Chromium browsers. +- ...your browser only supports Manifest V3 extensions. This is the case for Chrome[^2].
@@ -119,6 +120,6 @@ Additional filter lists do slow things down and may increase your attack surface [^1]: uBlock Origin Lite *itself* will consume no resources, because it uses newer APIs which make the browser process the filter lists natively, instead of running JavaScript code within the extension to handle the filtering. However, this resource advantage is only [theoretical](https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uBOL-home/wiki/Frequently-asked-questions-(FAQ)#is-ubol-more-efficient-cpu--and-memory-wise-than-ubo), because it's possible that standard uBlock Origin's filtering code is more efficient than your browser's native filtering code. This has not yet been benchmarked. -[^2]: A [workaround](https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uBlock-issues/discussions/3690#discussioncomment-14548779) stil exists as of early December 2025. +[^2]: [Brave](https://brave.com/blog/brave-shields-manifest-v3/) and [Opera](https://xcancel.com/Opera_Security/status/2066543496001888753) have committed to maintain MV2 support for as long as they're able to. [^3]: This is starting to change, as MV3 extensions can now request to use scripts. This has enabled [AdGuard](https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-browser-extension-v5-2.html) to propose to import custom filters list by the url, as opposed to having to manually paste the rules, as is the case with uBOL. From db20f733e8d6bbf5bb5ec6dfca241a4093a4f289 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Jan Knittel (Nitrokey)" Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2026 14:02:44 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 6/7] update: Nitrokey section on OTP secrets (#3252) Signed-off-by: fria Signed-off-by: Daniel Gray --- docs/security-keys.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/security-keys.md b/docs/security-keys.md index 14885916..dc1bb1f2 100644 --- a/docs/security-keys.md +++ b/docs/security-keys.md @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Nitrokey models can be configured using the [Nitrokey app](https://nitrokey.com/

Warning

-Excluding the Nitrokey 3, Nitrokeys which support HOTP and TOTP do not have encrypted storage, making them vulnerable to physical attacks. +Starting with Nitrokey 3, HOTP and TOTP secrets are additionally encrypted at rest. Older Nitrokey devices like Nitrokey Pro 2 and Nitrokey Storage 2 did not encrypt OTP secrets at rest, which makes the OTP secrets on these devices potentially vulnerable to physical attacks.
From a71e0579660b441a4bd85e89ada3d926f80eb0a9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: fria <138676274+friadev@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:31:13 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 7/7] update: Fix broken Data Erasure link in Linux Overview (#3253) Signed-off-by: Jordan Warne Signed-off-by: Daniel Gray --- docs/os/linux-overview.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/os/linux-overview.md b/docs/os/linux-overview.md index e0e09001..aa362f29 100644 --- a/docs/os/linux-overview.md +++ b/docs/os/linux-overview.md @@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ SELinux on [Fedora](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-docs/selinux-gett Most Linux distributions have an option within its installer for enabling [LUKS](../encryption.md#linux-unified-key-setup) FDE. If this option isn’t set at installation time, you will have to back up your data and re-install, as encryption is applied after [disk partitioning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_partitioning), but before [file systems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_system) are formatted. We also suggest securely erasing your storage device: -- [Secure Data Erasure :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](https://blog.privacyguides.org/2022/05/25/secure-data-erasure) +- [Secure Data Erasure :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2022/05/25/secure-data-erasure/) ### Swap