R/priacy Megathread Extra Quality Jun 2026

| Action | Where to Post | What to Include | |--------|---------------|-----------------| | | Comment under “Technical Q&A” (see section 2) | OS, software version, steps taken, error messages | | Share a news article | Comment under “Latest News & Breaches” | Link, short summary, why it matters | | Recommend a tool | Comment under “Tools & Services” | Name, purpose, platform, price (if any), brief pros/cons | | Start a side discussion | Reply to an existing comment (keep the thread tidy) | Keep it on‑topic and respectful | | Report spam or harassment | Message the mods (via modmail) | Screenshot, link, user name |

| Item | Android | iOS | |------|---------|-----| | | On by default (Android 12+) | On by default | | App Permissions Review | Settings → Privacy → Permission manager | Settings → Privacy → Tracking | | Limit Background Data | Settings → Network & internet → Data saver | Settings → Cellular → Low Data Mode | | Use Private DNS (DoH/DoT) | Settings → Network → Private DNS (e.g., dns.google ) | Not configurable; rely on VPN/DNS‑over‑HTTPS apps | | Secure Messaging | Signal, Session | Signal, iMessage (encrypted, but not end‑to‑end for group metadata) | | Two‑Factor Authentication | Authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Authy) | Built‑in iCloud Keychain TOTP support (iOS 16+) | r/priacy megathread

: Reliable sources for creative suites, productivity apps, and utilities. | Action | Where to Post | What

To give you the most relevant info from the megathread, what PC or Console Games Software/Tools E-books or Music | • Apple Press Release • r/privacy discussion

: Tools such as yt-dlp , Streamrip , or Deemix are recommended.

| Topic | Summary | Key Links | |-------|---------|-----------| | | New granular permissions for apps, on‑device AI processing, and the controversial “Universal Identifier” debate. | • Apple Press Release • r/privacy discussion thread | | EU’s “Data Trusts” Proposal | A legislative framework to allow collective bargaining for data rights; early pilots in Germany and Sweden. | • EU Commission PDF | | Meta’s “Encrypted Groups” Rollout | End‑to‑end encryption for all Facebook Groups, but with new metadata retention policies. | • TechCrunch analysis | | Zero‑Trust Identity (ZTI) Standards | Emerging NIST guidelines for password‑less, hardware‑based authentication across enterprises. | • NIST Draft SP 800‑207 Rev 2 | | Deepfake Detection APIs | New open‑source models (e.g., “DeepGuard”) integrated into popular platforms; discussion about false positives. | • GitHub repo |