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Brits are turning their backs on US Big Tech — and looking to Europe for privacy

  • Rene Millman--TechRadar
  • published date: 2026-02-17 13:45:38 UTC

Geopolitical tensions and privacy fears are driving a wedge between UK users and US tech giants, with a majority now seeking closer-to-home alternatives for their digital lives.

<ul><li>74%of Brits are concerned about Europe's reliance on US apps and services</li><li>57% say they would switch to European alternatives when possible</li><li>Privacy misconceptions persist, says… [+4002 chars]