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@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · 9h ago
“For too long, the UK has been content to be a digital colony of Silicon Valley. We are ceding both economic value and strategic autonomy because we lack a coherent plan to stand on our own two feet.” 🗣️ Victoria Collins MP on the cross-party warning over the UK's dependence on US tech. They call for the risks to be disclosed and recognised in the National Risk Register. Read more ⬇️ https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-british-lawmakers-demand-transparency-over-us-tech-dependence/ #DigitalSovereignty #opensource #tech #bigtech #ukpolitics #ukpol
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@Tutanota@mastodon.social · 8h ago
Your voice drives us ❤️ Meet Robert Heide: developer, founder of hank, and Tuta user for nearly a decade. He chose privacy before it was a trend, and never looked back. From leaving Gmail to building a fully EU-based tech stack: Robert's journey is digital sovereignty in action. 🇪🇺 Check it out: ➡️ https://tuta.com/blog/europe-only-startup-tech-stack #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #Tuta
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@janvlug@mastodon.social · 2d ago
Dutch civil servant fired because he spoke up against the takeover of #Solvinity that provides the #DigiD service. DigiD is the central system that is used in the #Netherlands to log in into official government and related services. Solvinity, the company hosting DigiD will probably be taken over by Kyndryl, a US company. Putting the login functionality of the Dutch official digital services under US #jurisdiction. #DigitalSovereignty #DigitalAutonomy In Dutch: https://www.techzine.nl/nieuws/privacy-compliance/577495/cpo-logius-ontslagen-via-trouw-na-rel-rond-digid-beheerder-solvinity/
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@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · 3d ago
The UK isn’t a vassal state of America. Yet Trump wants to punish us over a digital services tax. This can be resolved by ditching US Big Tech from our digital infrastructure. We should invest in open source to promote economic growth through greater innovation and a more competitive tech sector. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/24/trump-tariff-uk-digital-services-tax-warning #digitalsovereignty #trump #digitalservices #tech #bigtech #opensource #ukpolitics #ukpol #tarrif
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@Tutanota@mastodon.social · 3d ago
🇫🇷 France wants to switch from #Windows to #Linux 🎉 Find out which other countries in the #EU no longer want to waste tax payers' money on Big Tech 👉 https://tuta.com/blog/countries-ditching-microsoft-choosing-linux-digital-sovereignty #digitalsovereignty
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@ISOCSwitzerland@fosstodon.org · 4d ago
Our campaign on #DigitalSovereignty continues this Saturday 25 April at 13:30, this time addressing #Educators. What does digital sovereignty mean for educators? Join us at the #OpenEducationDay organized by @CHopen@infosec.exchange in Bern to contribute to the discussion. And join the growing community of educators in Switzerland and in Europe advocating for #FOSS technologies, like the ones developed by the @NGIZero@mastodon.xyz cc @hernani@chaos.social, @panayotis@fosstodon.org, @puer_robustus@fosstodon.org
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@JdeBP@mastodon.scot · 4d ago
@bobdvb@mastodonapp.uk Yes, indeed. https://ft.com/content/08eb1b45-91c2-4312-9d3c-ac5e4e557278 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_833 El reads these things so we don't have to. (-: The slight caveat is that the #HouseOfEl thumbnails and titles have a tendency to use the present tense for things that haven't quite happened yet. #EUPolitics #DigitalSovereignty
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@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · 4d ago
Did Palantir say the quiet bit out loud? Maybe not when clue's in the name that they're the bad guys trying to spy on everyone. But still, erm, bold to set out their sinister megalomania in a 22-point manifesto. They make the case for ditching Big Tech in favour of UK Digital Sovereignty for us tbh. https://cybernews.com/editorial/palantir-manifesto-britain-tech-dependence/ #palantir #DigitalSovereignty #opensource #bigtech #tech #ukpolitics #ukpol
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@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · 5d ago
The problem with our dependency on Big Tech is evident in Palantir's NHS contract. Signing up to a 'subscription service' for one company's exclusive software leaves us with nothing when we end the contract. With open source, we don't have to start again with a new platform when changing vendors. https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/20/palantir_nhs_break_clause/ #BigTech #palantir #nhs #DigitalSovereignty #opensource #UnplugBigTech #ukpolitics #ukpol
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@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · 5d ago
Handing out contracts to Big Tech platforms is a rip off. If we don't like the over-charging, tax-dodging and exporting profits overseas, we face the nightmare of vendor lock-in. They own the software, so love it or lose it. We call for UK Digital Sovereignty to turn the tide. Sign if you agree ⬇️ https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-trump-s-kill-switch-secure-our-digital-sovereignty #BigTech #palantir #nhs #DigitalSovereignty #opensource #UnplugBigTech #ukpolitics #ukpol
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@ElbowsUpforDigitalSovereignty@thecanadian.social · 5d ago
RE: https://thecanadian.social/@ElbowsUpforDigitalSovereignty/116370161566042908 Later today, after I shake off the lingering effects of a vacation, we will be announcing a contest where you can win your very own #Plushtodon AND 2 excellent books from #Fediverse champions. Yes, there is effort required to adopt one of these peach coloured cuties because this incredible value is worth working for. Stay tuned... #DigitalSovereignty #MastodonCanada
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@newsgroup@social.vir.group · 6d ago

Which instance or server are you using? #Nextcloud #Privacy #SelfHosting #CloudStorage #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #GoogleDrive #Dropbox

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Dropbox
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OneDrive
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Other
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@mach_moody@techhub.social · 6d ago
Your software vendor is embedding AI into your OS whether you want it or not. You do not need new hardware to escape it. Linux runs beautifully on existing machines. LibreOffice replaces Microsoft 365. Nextcloud replaces SharePoint. The open source stack is mature, capable, and puts control back in your hands. Digital sovereignty is a business decision, not just a technical one. #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Linux #LibreOffice #FOSS #SustainableTech
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@newsgroup@social.vir.group · 6d ago
Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive are convenient services that millions use daily. But behind that convenience lies a cost that few acknowledge: your files are stored on servers owned by corporations that have full access to your data. They analyze your documents, your photos, your spreadsheets—for product improvement, targeted advertising, or simply because they can. If you store sensitive information—business correspondence, medical records, legal documents, financial statements—the risk is even greater. Google can freeze your account at any moment, and with it, access to everything stored there. This has already happened to thousands of users worldwide. Nextcloud is the answer. It is open-source software for building your own cloud server on your own hardware. Your files on your hardware, under your control, without any third parties. Nextcloud has evolved far beyond simple file storage: File sync across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with versioning and sharing Online document editing through Collabora or OnlyOffice Calendar and contacts via CalDAV/CardDAV Video conferencing and chat Photo backup with face and object recognition Email client, notes, kanban boards, forms, and hundreds more apps through the app store Hardware requirements are surprisingly modest. For 1-5 users, a Raspberry Pi 4 with 4GB RAM and an SSD works perfectly. An old laptop from 2015 or later is another excellent option. A VPS for a few dollars per month is ideal for those who prefer not to keep hardware at home. Installation via Docker Compose or Nextcloud AIO takes 15-30 minutes. Desktop and mobile clients provide automatic sync like Dropbox. Calendar and contacts sync without Google or Apple. Self-hosted means self-responsibility: strong passwords, two-factor authentication, SSL certificates, regular updates, backups, and firewall configuration. But the reward is priceless: certainty that your data is truly yours. Nextcloud in 2026 is mature, stable, and feature-rich. It does not fall short of Google Drive in functionality. In privacy and control, it surpasses it by orders of magnitude. Start with Nextcloud AIO on an inexpensive VPS. In one or two hours, you will have a fully functional cloud storage system open only to you. This is one of the most important steps toward digital independence. https://newsgroup.site/nextcloud-self-hosted-cloud-storage-guide-2026/ #Nextcloud #Privacy #SelfHosting #CloudStorage #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #GoogleDrive #Dropbox
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@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · 6d ago
The UK is in a toxic relationship. Hooking up our digital infrastructure to the proprietary systems of a few tech companies based abroad has left us over-charged and vulnerable to external threats. ORG calls on the government to put in place a UK Digital Sovereignty strategy based on open source. Read more ⬇️ https://www.computing.co.uk/news/2026/government/mps-campaigners-warn-uk-dependence-on-us-tech-firms-is-becoming-a-national-security-risk?itc=refresh #DigitalSovereignty #opensource #bigtech #tech #ukpolitics #ukpol #unplugbigtech
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@janvlug@mastodon.social · Apr 18, 2026
The upcoming release of #PureOS Crimson, the default #Linux operating system for @purism@social.librem.one devices like the #Librem5 Linux phone got many stability improvements. Only a few blockers for final release remaining. Read all the details here: https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-march-2026/ Thanks to all who contributed to this! You can support the development of PureOS with a totally optional subscription: https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-optional-subscription-added-to-advance-development/ #Purism #MobileLinux #DigitalSovereignty #FOSS #OpenSource #DevelopmentReport
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@mattburgess@infosec.exchange · Apr 16, 2026
Mastodon, I need your help! As more European countries and orgs look to ditch US technology and move to sovereign or open source alternatives, I'm trying to track these efforts. So far, I've found more than half a dozen government agencies, cities, orgs, that are embracing digital sovereignty but want to hear about other examples that I've missed. Who else should I be adding to this? Here's a list of what I have so far: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yF0yznwPWuEqI2rJi54KFTIWu0yYYVkhVDRtmuy3D2w/edit?usp=sharing #digitalsovereignty #opensource #europe #tech
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@jolla@techhub.social · Apr 14, 2026
🇪🇺 European Digital Independence leaps forward Great sovereign news from France: the Interministerial Digital Directorate of France (DINUM) announced on 8 April 2026 that it will migrate workstations from Windows to Linux and require ministries to plan the removal of non-European digital dependencies by autumn 2026. The European movement towards digital independence has taken a huge step forward and digital independence is within reach—Finnish companies are ready. Jolla is a proud supporter of the Digital Independence citizen’s initiative in Finland, read more here https://digitaalinenitsenaisyys.fi/en/ #Jolla #SailfishOS #DigitalSovereignty #European #digitaalinenitsenaisyys
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@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Apr 15, 2026
The UK government has blanked the risks of US tech dependency for too long. Our digital infrastructure is a strategic asset. But that understanding is absent in how we hand out public sector contracts and allow UK tech sector sell-offs to foreign companies. We must shift the dial. Read more ⬇️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/the-case-for-digital-sovereignty-and-the-digital-commons/ #DigitalSovereignty #bigtech #tech #opensource #ukpolitics #ukpol
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@openrightsgroup@social.openrightsgroup.org · Apr 15, 2026
"For years, a handful of Big Tech companies have used their power to gain control of the UK’s digital infrastructure, locking the government into wasteful contracts and shaping tech policy in their favour." 🗣️ ORG's @jim@social.openrightsgroup.org on our new report calling for UK Digital Sovereignty. Find out more ⬇️ https://www.itpro.com/infrastructure/uk-too-reliant-on-big-tech-needs-prioritise-digital-sovereignty-say-rights-organizers #DigitalSovereignty #opensource #bigtech #tech #ukpolitics #ukpol
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