I have received emails about updates to privacy policies from at least 5 companies yesterday. What is going on? Has government done something? Is it a scheduled thing?

Edit- As most companies have started messing with data for AI training, I have proceeded to delete my accounts with them. I should have done this a long time back.

I currently use iCloud+ for storing photos and files. I also use Hide my email that comes bundled in the plan. I use Cryptomator in files app for encrypting some files.

I want to switch to a more privacy focused provider for my files. The photos can stay in iCloud because I don't think it matters as Apple already has access to the camera.

So, I want to switch to a cheaper iCloud plan and start a new cloud subscription. I would also like an alternative to Hide my mail but I don't want to spend too much for it. What would you recommend?