In a significant move, the United Nations has adopted the open-source platform CryptPad to collect endorsements for its Open Source Principles initiative. This replaces proprietary tools like Google Forms, prioritizing user privacy and data security through encryption. The shift signals a meaningful commitment by the UN to align its own operations with the open-source values it promotes, earning endorsements from major foundations.

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UN Ditches Google for Taking Form Submissions, Opts for an Open Source Solution Instead

The United Nations opts for an open source alternative to Google Forms.

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