What are the alternatives to age verification?
Explore alternatives to online age verification, from parental controls to zero-knowledge proofs, and how they can protect children without exposing personal data.
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In rush for age checks, we’re putting kids’ security at risk
Is age verification safe? Learn how age checks can expose children to privacy risks, scams, and data breaches.
What small businesses still get wrong about password managers
Over half of SMBs use a business password manager, but they're still not reaping the full benefits. Our research suggests solutions.
Proton Calendar now includes secure appointment scheduling
Share a public booking page where your colleagues, clients, or friends can schedule meetings based on your availability.
Age checks and child safety: Online age verification systems fail to protect children
Do online age verification systems improve child safety? See how age restrictions and age checks fall short, and what that means for privacy and protection.
What happens after age-verification laws take effect: The chilling effect of online age and ID checks
Age verification laws are reshaping the internet. See how ID checks, age filters, and platform rules create chilling effects on speech, access, and privacy.
What age verification actually means (and why the term is misleading)
What is age verification? Learn how age verification systems, software, and age checks work, including age estimation, age filters, and privacy risks.
From vulnerability to resilience: an incident response framework for SMBs
Learn how SMBs can reduce vulnerabilities with a clear incident response plan to detect, contain, and recover from cyber threats.
How a password manager supports GDPR compliance for businesses
Discover how password management simplifies GDPR compliance, enhances access control, and supports security and accountability.
Congress is about to renew warrantless surveillance. And VPN users are caught in the middle
As Section 702 renewal approaches, lawmakers warn VPN users could be treated as “foreign” under US surveillance law, exposing a new privacy risk.
Meta’s new Instagram Plus plan lets people view Stories anonymously
Meta is testing Instagram Plus, a new paid subscription that lets people anonymously view Stories, plus other features. What it means for privacy.
A majority of US state legislators have data leaked on the dark web
67% of US state legislators have been affected by data breaches at least once: What does this mean for US citizens?
A 770% surge in government requests to Big Tech is reshaping parenting
Proton research shows how government access to Big Tech data is reshaping parenting and putting children’s privacy at risk.
Introducing Proton Meet: Confidential video calls for work and life
Protect the conversations that matter with a secure, end-to-end encrypted video conferencing from Proton.
Introducing Proton Workspace: An encrypted suite for team collaboration
Enable team productivity while keeping data private and secure with Proton Workspace. Privacy‑first collaboration tools for modern businesses.
The Proton Meet Security Model: Private by design
Learn how Proton Meet delivers an enterprise-grade secure video conferencing experience while ensuring no one, not even Proton, can eavesdrop on your calls.
PII in modern organizations: risks, responsibilities, and best practices
Learn how to safeguard PII data in digital environments with strong controls, clear responsibilities, and best security practices.
When age verification moves into your operating system
Age verification is moving into operating systems. Here’s how OS-level age checks could reshape privacy and access online.
Apple’s UK age verification brings identity checks to the iPhone
Apple now requires UK users to verify their age on iPhone. This signals a broader shift toward identity-based access at the device level.
How to stop apps running in the background on Android
Find out how to stop Android apps running in the background, and read our tips to keep your phone more secure.