Librem 16 STEP files released!
Dear Purism supporter,
Purism is proud to announce that we released CAD models for the Librem 16 in both the widely used STEP and FreeCAD formats! Under the terms of the Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0 license, you are free to reproduce, modify, and integrate these components as you like, including commercially.
As with our previous release of CAD models for the Librem 5, this is part of our commitment to empower Librem device owners to truly own and repair your hardware.
Read more here! What will you build?
Geofence Warrants, Location Data, and the Fourth Amendment in the Digital Age
Your location data may be telling the government more than you think.
What if investigators could search everyone’s phone location history in a neighborhood, at a protest, or near a place of worship, and only look for suspects afterward?
That’s the controversial power of geofence warrants. In the digital age, ordinary location data can reveal where we go, who we meet, and what we believe. The question is whether broad searches of that data violate the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches.
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Privacy Under Siege: Why Purism’s User Sovereignty Model Is the Way Forward
Data brokers are building detailed profiles on our lives. AI is moving into the tools we use every day. Major breaches continue to expose sensitive information, while fragmented laws leave millions without meaningful protection.
We propose a different approach: technology designed around user sovereignty rather than surveillance, personalization, and data extraction. From local-first storage and encryption to hardware kill switches and open-source software, the goal is simple: your devices should serve you, not silently monitor you. We believe privacy must be treated as a fundamental right, and why the choices we make about technology today will determine who controls our digital lives tomorrow.
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We genuinely appreciate you standing together with us in building a safer digital future.
The Purism Team
Purism SPC is a Social Purpose Corporation committed to respecting your privacy, protecting the environment, and creating a sustainable future. Our products are designed with privacy and security in mind, ensuring that your data stays yours.
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