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Most Brits worry about online privacy, but they trust the wrong apps
- Proton study finds 73% of UK users call end-to-end encryption important when choosing digital services.
- Many Brits overestimate Gmail and Outlook as fully private with end-to-end encryption, the study says.
- Encryption protects content but not metadata, a core privacy risk highlighted by Proton.
- The report cautions against privacy-washing in Big Tech ecosystems.
- Experts urge switching to privacy-focused tools for sensitive communications.
- Metadata collection by popular apps can fuel long-term tracking and AI training.
- Gaps between concern for privacy and actual app choices risk exposure.
- The study emphasizes end-to-end encryption for sensitive communications as a priority.
- UK users are urged to evaluate tools and seek privacy-preserving options.
- The article notes a mindset gap between privacy concern and app security claims.
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