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Golden Frog’s Policy Dictionary
The Golden Frog policy dictionary outlines common terms used to describe the issues we care about – terms we reference all the time, but recognize not everyone is so familiar with. Below you will find terms for: Encryption, Open Internet, Censorship, Surveillance, Privacy.
March 13, 2018
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China Imposes Another VPN Block, VyprVPN Restores Service Rapidly
The latest round of censorship comes just one week after their previous block, and occurred around the same time of day. This latest block occurs during a big conference in China, an annual meeting of China’s national legislature and political advisory board.
March 11, 2018
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US Expresses Trade Concerns About China’s Cybersecurity Laws
In advance of the onset of China’s latest (and strictest) Internet regulations yet, the United States is expressing concern. These new restrictions, set to go into effect on March 31, 2018, put forth new guidelines on the use of VPN services and Internet access.
March 5, 2018
In the News
New Censorship Bill in Turkey Shows Further Contempt for Digital Rights
A proposed Internet censorship law which would bring regulatory power of online content, including YouTube, Netflix, and personal social media accounts, under the domain of Turkey’s Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK)
March 4, 2018
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VyprVPN Service in China Restored After Latest Round of Blocking
The Chinese government began blocking VyprVPN connections via IP blocking on March 3, around 10pm CST. The latest round of censorship occurred in conjunction with a major meeting in China, called the “Two Sessions,” which is an annual meeting of the country’s national legislature and top political advisory board.
March 4, 2018
In the News
Golden Frog’s Annual “Take Back Your Internet” Event at SXSW 2018
Take Back Your Internet with Golden Frog! We’re back and hosting our annual event on March 9th during this year’s SXSW! In the past, we’ve discussed myths around online privacy and security, encryption, and the importance of an open Internet.
February 21, 2018
In the News
Facebook’s New “Protect” Feature Protects Their Market Share, Not Your Privacy
A new feature appeared in the Facebook mobile app for iOS last week – a link labeled “Protect” which drives users to an App Store listing for Onavo Protect. Onavo Protect is a “wireless networking” application, or personal VPN.
February 19, 2018
Censorship
The Inextricable Connection Between Surveillance and Censorship
We’ve been writing about extreme censorship in China for quite some time now. But something we’ve talked less about is how censorship is coupled with another, equally concerning, rights issue – surveillance.
February 11, 2018
In the News
Not So Hot, or Surprising – Hotspot Shield Suffers Security Vulnerability
A security researcher discovered an “an information disclosure bug” which leaked user data and allowed users of the VPN service to be identified. The leaked data includes details such as user country and name of the Wi-Fi network users are connected to (if utilizing Wi-Fi).
February 11, 2018
In the News
UK Court Rules Surveillance Under Snooper’s Charter Unlawful
Citizens of the UK concerned about privacy can breathe a sigh of relief! The UK Court of Appeal ruled the government’s mass digital surveillance program unlawful last week. In motioning to reevaluate aspects of a law once named the most extreme form of surveillance, the country took a step closer to returning the right to personal privacy and data back to their citizens.
February 6, 2018
In the News
Golden Frog and Data Foundry Meet with FCC Commissioner Clyburn
We had a great visit with FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn today, when she joined us for a tour at our sister company, Data Foundry’s, newest data center Texas 2. We shared our thoughts on many topics, including Open Access and privacy.
February 5, 2018
In the News
States Continue Taking on Net Neutrality as Senate Receives Official Notice from FCC
The United States Senate received the FCC’s official notice regarding scraping net neutrality regulations today, which marks the first step in the 60-day deadline Congress has to stop the repeal using the Congressional Review Act.
February 4, 2018