Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself from surveillance.
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Find European alternatives to US-based tech services. Europe currently offers more user privacy protections.
Read the WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance.
Use a VPN that is not made in the US.
Update your passwords that are not longer than eight charaters. Consider using two-factor authentication where possible.
Use a password manager for all your new extra-long passwords
Install an antivirus program and make sure it is kept up-to-date.
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