Etherpad

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Germany

Etherpad is a real-time collaborative editor that you can host yourself. It’s not encrypted out-of-the-box, but gives total control when paired with secure hosting and HTTPS. Perfect for privacy-aware teams that want to manage their own infrastructure.

Available on:

Web (self-hosted)

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No data is sent to third parties. You control everything. Add SSL and self-host to lock it down.

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Germany

Based in Germany

Why Jurisdiction Matters

The country where an app is based determines which privacy laws apply to your data. This affects how your information is protected, who can access it, and what rights you have.

Privacy Law Implications:

Data Protection: Stronger laws mean better protection of your personal data
Government Access: Some countries can force companies to hand over user data
Surveillance Alliances: International agreements may allow data sharing between countries
User Rights: Your legal rights to access, correct, or delete your data

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🌍 Jurisdiction & Privacy Laws

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