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2026-01-14 21:32:02

We've said it before and nine federal courts have made it clear as well — you have the right to film ICE. EFF has joined 12 other free speech organizations calling on the Trump Administration to stop spreading the false claim that it is "illegal" to record ICE agents. https://ncac.org/news/free-expression-advocates-call-on-trump-administration-to-respect-publics-first-amendment-right-to-record

2026-01-14 21:03:01

“This is a Stalker drone that's used by special ops in war zones, and that's because it can conduct long-range surveillance," EFF’s Beryl Lipton told Baton Rouge’s WBRZ. https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-police-department-says-it-s-the-first-department-in-country-to-use-new-type-of-drone/

2026-01-14 20:03:02

Age verification mandates are spreading rapidly, despite clear evidence that they do not work and actively harm the people they claim to protect. We're discussing these laws and how we're fighting back tomorrow at 12 PM PT. Join us live! https://www.eff.org/livestream-age

2026-01-14 19:00:08

EFF didn’t share the unredacted data because “our policy is not to release data of surveillance victims,” EFF’s Cara Gagliano told @nprofile…0jjs. But Flock’s demands that web hosts take it down “are bogus… It’s data obtained from public records.”
https://www.404media.co/police-unmask-millions-of-surveillance-targets-because-of-flock-redaction-error/

2026-01-14 14:56:03

“Fear of reprisal and inappropriate government data sharing, such as the immigration status of household members not receiving benefits, often prevents people from enrolling in food assistance despite need,” EFF’s Hayley Tsukayama told @mnspokesman. https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/01/12/minnesota-could-lose-snap-benefits/

2026-01-13 15:57:02

EFF is excited to be participating at DistrictCon for the first time! If you're attending, join EFF Staff Technologist Lena Cohen at the Policy Roundtable on Saturday, January 25: https://www.eff.org/event/eff-districtcon

2026-01-12 22:57:01

If one looks closely at the actual data as well as the negative consequences of license plate readers, it becomes pretty clear that these are usually not a good deal for our communities,” EFF’s Adam Schwartz told @ArkTimes. https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2026/01/12/little-rock-police-track-you-with-116-license-plate-readers-citywide-we-mapped-them-all

2026-01-12 17:36:13

It can be hard to imagine how to defend oneself against an overwhelming force like ICE. But a few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter-surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/how-hackers-are-fighting-back-against-ice

2026-01-12 15:58:03

We stand to lose a lot as governments push to age-gate the web. That's why EFF is pushing back. You can learn more about these age-gating laws and even ask us questions during our livestream on Thursday at 12 PM PT: https://eff.org/livestream-age

2026-01-11 22:04:02

Google, Meta, and Amazon are among the top companies tracking you across the web. By automatically blocking their trackers, Privacy Badger makes it harder for Big Tech companies to profit from your personal information. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/online-tracking-out-control-privacy-badger-can-help-you-fight-back

2026-01-11 17:03:02

The issue of online safety is not solved through technology alone, and young people deserve a more intentional approach to protecting their safety and privacy online—not the lazy age verification strategies we saw implemented last year that cause more harm than they solve. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/age-verification-threats-across-globe-2025-review

2026-01-11 16:03:02

The surveillance industry is a key enabler of vast and untold violations of human rights and civil liberties like we’ve seen in the actions of ICE. The industry seeks to profit off the data of millions while ICE creates one of the largest, most comprehensive surveillance machines in history. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/ice-going-surveillance-shopping-spree

2026-01-10 18:04:02

ICE has spent hundreds of millions on surveillance. Some technologists are building tools to find it, map it, and push back. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/how-hackers-are-fighting-back-against-ice

2026-01-10 15:56:03

Locking down your phone, being mindful of what you're wearing, and coming up with plans to communicate with others are all key steps to take before attending a protest. https://ssd.eff.org/module/attending-protest

2026-01-09 20:58:02

“Folks have warned for years about the mission creep of surveillance infrastructure systems like (automated license plate readers) and this propensity for them to be abused, and we’re seeing those risks manifest today,” EFF’s Sarah Hamid told the Press Democrat.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/01/09/flock-cameras-public-safety-bay-area/

2026-01-09 17:59:02

ICE’s budget now rivals the militaries of nations around the world and that money is building an enormous domestic surveillance machine. Learn about the surveillance tactics they’re using and how you can protect yourself and your community. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/ice-going-surveillance-shopping-spree

2026-01-08 23:58:02

2026-01-08 23:41:33

Amazon’s Ring doorbell camera system won the “Worst in Show” for privacy at #CES2026 for “doubling down on privacy invasion and supporting the misconception that more surveillance always makes us safer,” EFF’s Cindy Cohn told @nprofile…wh5k. https://apnews.com/article/ces-worst-show-ai-0ce7fbc5aff68e8ff6d7b8e6fb7b007d

2026-01-08 21:30:54

“The DROP mechanism makes exercising our privacy rights more user-friendly, and every California resident should be aware of the tool so they can make their own choices,” EFF’s @nprofile…8w57 told San Francisco @nprofile…w0gf.
https://patch.com/california/san-francisco/spammers-be-gone-new-ca-platform-helps-users-disappear-pesky-text-call

2026-01-08 19:29:01

“Unfortunately, immigrants and noncitizens should now assume that anything they share publicly on social media might be surveilled by the government and potentially used against them,” EFF’s Lisa Femia told Borderless Magazine. https://borderlessmag.org/2026/01/08/ice-social-media-surveillance-immigration-applications-enforcement-chicago/

2026-01-07 22:02:37

EFF's Cindy Cohn will be joining Bruce Schneier and Nathan E. Sanders for a discussion on their new book, "Rewiring Democracy," on January 24 @ 11AM PT. Mark your calendars so you can tune in to this FREE virtual event hosted by City Lights Books! https://citylights.com/events/rewiring-democracy-with-bruce-schneier-and-nathan-e-sanders/
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2026-01-07 20:02:02

With an annual budget that is 10 times the size of the agency’s total surveillance spending for the last 13 years, ICE is going on a shopping spree, creating one of the largest, most comprehensive domestic surveillance machines in history. Here’s what they are buying. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/ice-going-surveillance-shopping-spree

2026-01-07 18:06:51

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To learn more about Rayhunter and how you can locate cell-site simulators in your community, head to https://www.eff.org/Rayhunter.

2026-01-07 18:06:50

Thanks @nprofile…pp5k for highlighting our tool, Rayhunter, in your latest video! Rayhunter, and everyone who contributes to the project, is helping expand our understanding of how cell-site simulators are being deployed in the U.S. or globally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_F4rEaRduk

2026-01-06 21:59:02

“One of the most striking aspects of this case is the extent to which stalkerware companies like pcTattletale operate out in the open,” EFF’s @nprofile…e965 told @nprofile…6wkn. “I hope that this case changes the risk calculus for makers of stalkerware.”
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/06/founder-of-spyware-maker-pctattletale-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-and-advertising-surveillance-software/

2026-01-06 20:32:09

EFF's Associate Director of State Affairs Rin Alajaji and Director of State Affairs Hayley Tsukayama joined Assemblymember Chris Ward for the launch of AB 1337, a critical piece of legislation to fight back against local government data sharing.
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2026-01-06 19:31:09

Support digital freedom and look great while doing it. Check out the EFF store for merch that funds the fight for your rights online. https://shop.eff.org/
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2025-12-30 19:04:02

Under the Fourth Circuit’s ruling, ISPs could be forced to cut off entire family homes, schools, and others when one person is repeatedly accused of copyright infringement. SCOTUS should reject this unreasonable ruling. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/fighting-renewed-attempts-make-isps-copyright-cops-2025-review

2025-12-30 15:04:05

If you want to start taking steps to enhance your digital security, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some simple concepts and tips. https://ssd.eff.org/playlist/want-security-starter-pack

2025-12-28 22:04:02

A year ago, many cities thought surveillance contracts were non-negotiable. In 2025, they learned otherwise. At renewal time, elected officials chose their constituents over vendors. That shift? It's the surveillance resistance we needed. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/procurement-power-when-cities-realized-they-can-just-say-no-2025-review

2025-12-28 20:03:05

Prefer to listen to your digital rights news? Here are 4 of the best interviews from EFFector Audio in 2025: https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/effector-audio-speaks-our-rights-2025-year-review

2025-12-28 18:59:02

We’ve seen multiple attempts to undermine encryption around the world, some more successful than others. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/defending-encryption-us-and-abroad-2025-review

2025-12-28 16:57:02

Real-time bidding, which powers nearly every ad you see online, might be the most privacy-invasive surveillance system that you’ve never heard of. Learn how it works and how to protect yourself. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/online-behavioral-ads-fuel-surveillance-industry-heres-how

2025-12-28 15:04:02

With Rayhunter, we can find out how cell site simulators are being used, and protect ourselves and our communities from this form of surveillance. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/meet-rayhunter-new-open-source-tool-eff-detect-cellular-spying

2025-12-28 01:56:02

EFF has defended tech users, digital creators, and researchers for over 35 years. Your support is the reason we can keep up this fight. Donate today! https://eff.org/YEC

2025-12-27 20:59:02

You may not have noticed the massive proliferation of AI-written police reports–and that’s by design. In 2025, EFF and several states pushed back. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/local-communities-are-winning-against-alpr-surveillance-heres-how-2025-review

2025-12-26 19:56:02

We saw some great wins and steps forward in state legislatures this year. We also fought some troubling trends. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/states-take-tough-tech-policy-battles-2025-review

2025-12-26 18:02:03

Love Privacy Badger? Hate data brokers? Join EFF in the fight against online surveillance by sharing Privacy Badger with your loved ones this holiday season. https://privacybadger.org/

2025-12-26 16:02:03

Surveillance Self-Defense is EFF's online guide to defending yourself and your friends from surveillance by using secure technology and developing careful practices. Browse our tips, tools, and how-tos today: https://ssd.eff.org/

2025-12-25 22:02:01

The issue of online safety is not solved through technology alone, and young people deserve a more intentional approach to protecting their safety and privacy online—not the lazy age verification strategies we’ve seen implemented this year that cause more harm than they solve. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/age-verification-threats-across-globe-2025-review

2025-12-25 19:58:03

Your donation, no matter the size, helps EFF meet our challenge of welcoming 5,000 donors before 2026. Join today and help us get there! https://eff.org/YEC

2025-12-25 17:01:04

Utah and California are the first states to step up to regulate how police use AI to write their reports. Who will be next? https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/ai-police-reports-year-review

2025-12-25 00:56:05

Support the fight to defend digital freedoms and you can receive some special EFF gear. It's a win-win! https://eff.org/YEC
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2025-12-24 23:00:08

Digital Rights Bytes is a place for you to get clear answers to the frequently asked questions that bug you about technology in short, easily digestible bites. https://www.digitalrightsbytes.org/

2025-12-23 23:03:02

Join EFF's Rindala Alajaji and Alexis Hancock along with Hana Memon from Gen-Z for Change and Cynthia Conti-Cook from Collaborative Research Center for Resilience for our next EFFecting Change stream about what we stand to lose as more governments push to age-gate the web. https://www.eff.org/event/effecting-change-human-cost-online-age-verification

2025-12-23 14:57:02

This holiday season, give the gift of online privacy. Protect your loved ones from online tracking by helping them install Privacy Badger--a free browser extension from EFF. https://privacybadger.org/

2025-12-22 21:57:06

EFF’s Jacob Hoffman-Andrews helped the Washington Post develop a privacy self-defense guide for deleting the file your chatbot keeps on you, with settings for ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and Meta AI. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/12/22/ai-privacy-settings-chatgpt-gemini-claude-copilot-meta/

2025-12-22 20:02:05

“Flock's ambitions go far beyond license-plate surveillance,” EFF’s @nprofile…47hr told @nprofile…wwxt. “Flock's goal isn't to catch stolen cars, their goal is to have total surveillance of everyone all the time." https://www.404media.co/flock-exposed-its-ai-powered-cameras-to-the-internet-we-tracked-ourselves/

2025-12-21 18:56:02

Big thank you to everyone who participated in our AMA on the harms of age-verification mandates over on Reddit’s r/privacy this week. We got some really good questions—did we answer any of yours? https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1pk5n1y/comment/nuwpiui/

2025-12-21 17:56:02

From photo IDs and selfies to social security numbers and location information, data breaches hit a wide variety of companies this year. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/breachies-2025-worst-weirdest-most-impactful-data-breaches-year

2025-12-21 16:02:02

New Speaking Freely is here! In our latest interview, we chat with Sami Ben Gharbia, a Tunisian human rights campaigner, blogger, writer and freedom of expression advocate. Read more here: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/speaking-freely-sami-ben-gharbia

2025-12-20 21:56:02

Support EFF's work by December 31 to help us unlock a series of challenge grants 🌟
No matter the size of the donation, every supporter ensures that we can fight censorship, defend encryption, and push back against surveillance. Join us! https://eff.org/YEC

2025-12-20 18:59:01

It’s clear that trans people face unique, advanced, and persistent threats—online and off. Here are some strategies for resisting the tech-enabled violence that trans people face. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/strategies-resisting-tech-enabled-violence-facing-transgender-people

2025-12-20 16:00:09

Before sending a copyright infringement notice to an online platform, people need to consider all the fair use factors—not make up their own test. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/fair-use-right-ignoring-it-has-consequences

2025-12-20 14:04:03

It doesn’t matter if you’re an engineer, a caretaker, an artist, or a political activist—you can power the work necessary for a brighter future together (and unlock additional grants before the year ends!). Support EFF's work today! https://eff.org/YEC

2025-12-19 23:58:02

Even if age verification laws require data deletion, you have to trust every website and third-party verifier will actually do it. That's a lot of faith to place in companies with spotty track records—and a risk that doesn't exist in-person when a bartender just glances at your ID. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/why-isnt-online-age-verification-just-showing-your-id-person

2025-12-19 20:00:07

Though age verification mandates claim to protect children, in practice they create harmful censorship and surveillance regimes that put everyone—adults and young people alike—at risk. Learn how to fight back at our new Age Verification Resource Center: https://www.EFF.org/Age.

2025-12-19 19:03:03

EFF obtained datasets representing more than 12 million searches logged by more than 3,900 agencies between 2024 and 2025. The data shows that agencies logged hundreds of searches related to the 50501, Hands Off, and No Kings protests, among other protests in between. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/how-cops-are-using-flock-safetys-alpr-network-surveil-protesters-and-activists

2025-12-18 23:56:02

Fair use is not just an excuse to copy—it’s a pillar of online speech protection, and disregarding it in order to lash out at a critic should have serious consequences. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/fair-use-right-ignoring-it-has-consequences

2025-12-18 21:57:02

“Do LinkedIn users understand how their data is getting used and what’s going to happen with it, and what protections they do and do not have under LinkedIn’s own terms of service?” EFF’s @nprofile…9syy mused to Bloomberg Law. “I suspect they don’t.” https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/linkedins-war-against-bot-scrapers-ramps-up-as-ai-gets-smarter

2025-12-18 17:51:55

2025-12-17 22:01:05

Prepare yourself for next year’s DEF CON and Black Hat with this new @nprofile…7gm3 bundle: Hacking. 18 books for as little as $36—and you’re supporting EFF’s fight for digital freedom! https://www.humblebundle.com/books/hacking-no-starch-books

2025-12-17 18:31:50

Drones are essentially flying police officers. “If I’m in my backyard, if I’m on my deck, do I expect that I have to encounter a law enforcement camera? I shouldn’t have to,” EFF’s Beryl Lipton told @nprofile…hk4v. https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-drone-fleet-doubled-in-size/

2025-12-17 17:03:15

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear t-shirts that say "Let's Sue the Government!" https://shop.eff.org/products/lets-sue-the-government-t-shirt
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2025-12-17 01:02:02

We just finished Day 2 of our Ask Me Anything about the risks, harms, and legality of age verification mandates. We'll be back tomorrow (12/17) from 12-5pm PT. Join us!
https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1pk5n1y/were_eff_and_were_fighting_to_defend_your_privacy/

2025-12-16 17:29:37

Where users face threats to their privacy and security online, EFF’s technology tools are there to defend them. https://www.eff.org/tools

2025-12-16 00:02:02

“Congress should end the many years of overreach by the U.S. Intelligence Community by requiring warrants for the collection or capture of any communication involving an American,” EFF’s India McKinney told @Militarydotcom. https://www.military.com/daily-news/headlines/2025/12/15/congress-faces-new-reckoning-over-warrantless-surveillance-powers.html

2025-12-15 23:18:34

AMA Alert! We launched https://EFF.org/Age, our Age Verification Resource hub, and want to talk to you about it. We’ll be on Reddit's r/privacy today, on 12/16, and on 12/17 to help you resist this censorship and surveillance nightmare. https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1pk5n1y/were_eff_and_were_fighting_to_defend_your_privacy/

2025-12-15 19:42:43

We’ve seen your posts. Age verification is coming for the internet and we’re all worried. What does it mean for users and how do we push back? Come ASK US ANYTHING about these invasive mandates on Reddit’s r/privacy—starting today at 12pm PT! https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1pk5n1y/were_eff_and_were_fighting_to_defend_your_privacy/

2025-12-15 14:36:52

A petition calling for the repeal of the UK's Online Safety Act has reached more than 550,000 signatures and will be debated this afternoon in the UK Parliament. Ahead of the debate, EFF, Open Rights Group, Big Brother Watch, and Index on Censorship wrote to politicians urging them to listen to their constituents and repeal the legislation. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/eff-open-rights-group-big-brother-watch-and-index-censorship-call-uk-government

2025-12-14 22:04:02

Feeling overwhelmed by the onslaught of invasive age-verification mandates? You’re not alone. We built a resource hub to break down how these laws work, who they harm, what’s at stake, and how to protect yourself. Join the fight at https://www.EFF.org/Age.

2025-12-14 19:01:02

Everyone should have the right to speak up against injustice without ending up in a database. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/how-cops-are-using-flock-safetys-alpr-network-surveil-protesters-and-activists

2025-12-14 14:56:02

So-called "smart" devices are pushed heavily for the holidays, but be mindful of what you're opting that gift recipient into. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/12/think-twice-giving-surveillance-holidays

2025-12-13 18:02:02

Online age verification isn't the same as a quick ID flash: it's surveillance. These systems collect your data and undermine your ability to anonymously access and discuss sensitive topics online. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/why-isnt-online-age-verification-just-showing-your-id-person

2025-12-13 15:58:02

Most people should use a password manager, but there's no one-size-fits-all recommendation. https://ssd.eff.org/module/choosing-the-password-manager-that-s-right-for-you

2025-12-13 06:26:02

Network blocking is a dangerous censorship tool; instead, the consistent deletion of content should be required. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

2025-12-12 22:00:08

2025-12-12 17:50:00

The rampant data sharing fueled by online tracking has serious consequences. Privacy Badger blocks online tracking to prevent your browsing data from being used against you. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/online-tracking-out-control-privacy-badger-can-help-you-fight-back

2025-12-12 06:56:02

#Ageverification must not become mandatory. In general, the effect and implementation of age verification are still unclear, and the risks outweigh the benefits. There is no law worldwide that enforces mandatory AV for messengers. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

2025-12-11 22:56:02

Online age verification isn't like showing ID at a bar. It's more invasive, affects far more transactions, and poses serious privacy, security, and free speech risks that in-person checks never do. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/why-isnt-online-age-verification-just-showing-your-id-person

2025-12-11 18:42:19

Our new Age Verification Resource Hub is live at https://www.EFF.org/Age — and next week (12/15–12/17), we’re hosting an AMA on r/privacy to talk about it. Come ask us anything about what these sweeping laws really mean for your rights and safety.

2025-12-11 06:34:02

#E2EE must be explicitly protected, and client-side scanning must be excluded entirely. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

2025-12-10 23:01:02

It’s important to recognize, as we see more and more media mergers, that they are not about quality. They’re about control. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/best-big-media-merger-no-merger-all

2025-12-10 21:57:04

The internet is essential to how people speak, learn, and participate in public life. When access depends on flawed technology or hard-to-obtain documents, we deepen existing inequalities and silence the people who most need these platforms. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/10-not-so-hidden-dangers-age-verification

2025-12-10 19:56:03

Mandatory social media disclosure and surveillance “has not proven effective at finding terrorists and other bad guys,” EFF’s Sophia Cope told The New York Times. “But it has chilled the free speech and invaded the privacy of innocent travelers” and Americans, too.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/travel/social-media-tourists-visa-border-patrol.html

2025-12-10 19:06:57

All forms of age-gating are “a privacy nightmare that burdens the civil liberties of people both young and old,” EFF’s @nprofile…8yef told Al Jazeera, forcing all to share sensitive information that could be abused or hacked. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/9/why-is-australia-banning-social-media-for-teenagers

2025-12-10 18:28:03

Losing anonymity online “means that personal private data is able to be collected and retained and stored and breached, maybe used by bad actors linking your identity to the sites that you visit online,” EFF’s Molly Buckley told Michigan Public. https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2025-12-08/michigan-bill-would-require-parental-consent-for-teens-on-social-media

2025-12-10 17:20:33

Today we’re launching https://EFF.org/Age, our one-stop shop to answer all of your questions about online age verification mandates. What’s at stake for users? How do we push back? What even IS age verification, anyway? Visit https://www.eff.org/age now to explore our resources and join the fight to protect the internet.

2025-12-10 06:33:02

In general, there is a high risk that the law will end up being extremely complex. The risk categories in the Commission's text, in particular, will quickly lead to mandatory maximum-risk mitigation measures (such as scanning and age verification). https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

2025-12-10 02:03:02

The GDPR set the global standard for privacy legislation. Now the European Commission wants to gut GDPR privacy protections with its "Digital Omnibus" proposal. Don't be fooled—this threatens everyone's privacy rights. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/eus-new-digital-package-proposal-promises-red-tape-cuts-guts-gdpr-privacy-rights

2025-12-10 00:03:02

“Mr. Zuckerman was clearly hoping that if he laid low for a few years, everyone would forget about the reasons why the FTC issued a ban not only against the company, but against him specifically,” EFF’s @nprofile…jqac told @nprofile…wfdq. https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/08/ftc-upholds-ban-on-stalkerware-founder-scott-zuckerman/

2025-12-09 23:02:02

LISTEN: Those “year-in-review” insights from your apps might seem fun to see and share, but they’re a symptom of the surveillance culture that permeates the internet and threatens your privacy, EFF’s India McKinney told KCBS Radio.
https://www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs-radio-on-demand-011f4/episodes/the-privacy-paradox-behind-your-personalized-year-in-review-350bd

2025-12-09 22:03:02

“The government acted unlawfully when it demanded Apple remove ICEBlock,” EFF’s Mario Trujillo told @nprofile…kcm7. “While this case is rightfully only against the government, Apple should also take a hard look at its own capitulation.”
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/iceblock-lawsuit-trump-admin-bragged-about-demanding-app-store-removal/

2025-12-09 20:01:03

The UK's age verification rollout has been chaotic. “What we are really doing is building surveillance infrastructure around accessing information online,” EFF’s Paige Collings told Tech Policy Press. https://www.techpolicy.press/age-verification-is-locking-trans-people-out-of-the-internet/

2025-12-09 19:00:15

This kind of surveillance "raises legitimate concerns about privacy and academic freedom in a political climate that’s already chilling to First Amendment rights,” EFF’s @nprofile…l8mz told The College Fix. https://www.thecollegefix.com/extraordinary-intrusion-calif-professors-demand-halt-to-cybersecurity-surveillance-software/

2025-12-09 16:59:04

Every available method of age verification systematically excludes or harms marginalized people. The real question isn’t whether these systems discriminate, but how extensively. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/10-not-so-hidden-dangers-age-verification

2025-12-09 16:01:07

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2025-12-09 05:28:05

With this year's new member t-shirt, we wanted to envision a world where we get things right--one where technology enables you to be your whole self online. This future is possible with your support: https://eff.org/power-up
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2025-12-08 23:43:41

“The political climate around Palestine has made it such that a lot of the Silicon Valley-based social media platforms don’t seem particularly willing to ensure that Palestinian content can stay up,” EFF’s @nprofile…lngu told @nprofile…fltn.
https://theintercept.com/2025/12/07/youtube-deleted-journalist-israel-palestine-censorship/

2025-12-08 22:16:53

Police surveil everyone driving in San Jose and search that data thousands of times per month without ever seeking a warrant. It’s an unchecked police power, an end run around the courts & a blatant privacy invasion, EFF’s Lisa Femia wrote for the Mercury News. https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/06/opinion-san-joses-vast-surveillance-network-is-watching-you-be-afraid/