diff --git a/6_Privacy_Respecting_Software.md b/6_Privacy_Respecting_Software.md index 9814de8..67bbf48 100644 --- a/6_Privacy_Respecting_Software.md +++ b/6_Privacy_Respecting_Software.md @@ -255,6 +255,23 @@ Alternatively, consider a headless utility such as [Duplicacy](https://duplicacy [Instant.io](https://github.com/webtorrent/instant.io), is another peer-to-peer based solution, using [Web Torrent](https://webtorrent.io). For specifically transferring images, [Up1](https://github.com/Upload/Up1) is a good self-hosted option, with client-side encryption. Finally [PsiTransfer](https://github.com/psi-4ward/psitransfer) is a feature-rich, self-hosted file drop, using streams. +## Cloud Hosting + +Weather you are hosting a website/ app and want to keep your users data safe, or if you are hosting your own file backup, cloud productivity suit or VPN- then choosing a provider that respects your privacy and allows you to sign up anonymously, and will keep your files and data safe will be important. + +| Provider | Description | +| --- | --- | +**[Njalla](https://njal.la)** | Njalla is privacy and security-focused a domain registrar and VPN hosting provider. They own and manage all their own servers, which are based in Sweden. They accept crypto, for anonymous payments, and allow you to sign up with OTR XMPP if you do not want to provide an email address. Both VPS and domain name pricing is reasonable, with packages starting at $15/ month +**[Vindo](https://www.vindohosting.com)** | Provides anonymous shared hosting, semi-managed virtual private servers and domain registration +**[Private Layer](https://www.privatelayer.com)** | Offers enterprise-grade, high-speed offshore dedicated servers, they own their own data centers, have a solid privacy policy and accept anonymous payment + +#### Notable Mentions +See also: [Shinjiru](http://shinjiru.com?a_aid=5e401db24a3a4), which offers off-shore dedicated servers. [Orange Website](https://www.orangewebsite.com) specialises in protecting online privacy and free speech, hosted in Iceland. [RackBone](https://rackbone.ch) (previously [DataCell](https://datacell.is)) provides secure and ethical hosting, based in Switzerland. And [Bahnhof](https://www.bahnhof.net) offers high-security and ethical hosting, with their data centres locates in Sweden. Finally [Simafri](https://www.simafri.com/anonymous) has a range of packages, that support Tor out of the box + + +#### Word of Warning +The country that your data is hosted in, will be subject to local laws and regulations. It is therefore important to avoid a jurasdiction that is part of the [5 eyes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Eyes) (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, US and UK) and [other international cooperatives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Eyes#Other_international_cooperatives) who have legal right to view your data + ## Social Networks