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Bitfinex Hacker Gets 5 Years for $10 Billion Bitcoin Heist

Innovative technologists in India created a clever hack to use AirPod Pro 2s as hearing aids for grandmothers, showcasing technology's potential for accessibility.

The 2024 U.S. Election is Over. EFF is Ready for What's Next.

EFF is committed to defending digital rights, user privacy, and free expression in the post-election landscape.

Bitfinex Hacker Gets 5 Years for $10 Billion Bitcoin Heist

Innovative technologists in India created a clever hack to use AirPod Pro 2s as hearing aids for grandmothers, showcasing technology's potential for accessibility.
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NSA purchases of Americans' personal data from brokers is illegal, senator says

Sen. Ron Wyden argues that the NSA's purchase of Americans' internet records from data brokers is illegal based on a recent FTC ruling.
Wyden released documents showing senior defense officials acknowledging the purchase of commercial data but not location data.

Four Actions You Can Take To Protect Digital Rights this International Women's Day

Support privacy in healthcare data
Oppose facial recognition technology for its discriminatory effects

Celebrating 15 Years of Surveillance Self-Defense

SSD has grown significantly in content and readership over the last decade, inspiring other similar guides.
SSD was initially created to educate about protecting private data from government surveillance, evolving with the changing landscape.

North Korea's AI development raises concerns, report says

North Korea is developing artificial intelligence and machine learning for various purposes, including responding to COVID-19, safeguarding nuclear reactors, and government surveillance.
International sanctions may have hindered North Korea's access to AI hardware, but they are still pursuing the latest technology and collaborating with foreign scholars.

Bad Amendments to Section 702 Have Failed (For Now)-What Happens Next?

The House of Representatives rejected consideration of expanding Section 702 surveillance.
EFF and lawmakers are pushing for serious reforms to Section 702 rather than reauthorization.

The White House is Wrong: Section 702 Needs Drastic Change

The White House released an objection to the SAFE Act legislation reforming Section 702 of FISA.
The SAFE Act, while not comprehensive, is viewed as a potential option to bring some checks to Section 702 surveillance.

NSA purchases of Americans' personal data from brokers is illegal, senator says

Sen. Ron Wyden argues that the NSA's purchase of Americans' internet records from data brokers is illegal based on a recent FTC ruling.
Wyden released documents showing senior defense officials acknowledging the purchase of commercial data but not location data.

Four Actions You Can Take To Protect Digital Rights this International Women's Day

Support privacy in healthcare data
Oppose facial recognition technology for its discriminatory effects

Celebrating 15 Years of Surveillance Self-Defense

SSD has grown significantly in content and readership over the last decade, inspiring other similar guides.
SSD was initially created to educate about protecting private data from government surveillance, evolving with the changing landscape.

North Korea's AI development raises concerns, report says

North Korea is developing artificial intelligence and machine learning for various purposes, including responding to COVID-19, safeguarding nuclear reactors, and government surveillance.
International sanctions may have hindered North Korea's access to AI hardware, but they are still pursuing the latest technology and collaborating with foreign scholars.

Bad Amendments to Section 702 Have Failed (For Now)-What Happens Next?

The House of Representatives rejected consideration of expanding Section 702 surveillance.
EFF and lawmakers are pushing for serious reforms to Section 702 rather than reauthorization.

The White House is Wrong: Section 702 Needs Drastic Change

The White House released an objection to the SAFE Act legislation reforming Section 702 of FISA.
The SAFE Act, while not comprehensive, is viewed as a potential option to bring some checks to Section 702 surveillance.
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Wyden: Governments spy on Apple, Google users through smartphone notifications

Senator Wyden warns that governments are spying on Apple and Google smartphone users through mobile push notifications.
Wyden asks the Department of Justice to revise policies that prevent companies from publicly disclosing government surveillance demands.

In Landmark Battle Over Free Speech, EFF Urges Supreme Court to Strike Down Texas and Florida Laws that Let States Dictate What Speech Social Media Sites Must Publish

The Electronic Frontier Foundation argues that a 1998 federal law criminalizing access to digital works for lawful purposes is unenforceable and violates the First Amendment.
The EFF is urging the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling that allows the Justice Department to censor a platform's ability to publish information about government data requests.

Key GOP Lawmaker Calls for Renewal of Surveillance Tool as He Proposes Changes to Protect Privacy

Rep. Mike Turner is calling for the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows spy agencies to collect emails and other communications.
Turner proposed changes to safeguard privacy, including stricter penalties for abuses and tighter restrictions on politically sensitive queries.
There is a scramble in Congress and the White House to pass legislation renewing Section 702 before it expires at the end of the year.

Apple admits to secretly giving governments push notification data

Apple and Google smartphones have been secretly tracked by governments through app activity.
Push notifications on these smartphones can be used to track various app activities.

House Judiciary Committee demands warrant, other safeguards on feds' FISA spy powers

The House Judiciary Committee released new legislation to overhaul the government's electronic spying law, proposing new limits on who can access communications.
The bill would require a warrant if the FBI wants to use an American's identity for a search of the data.

Wyden: Governments spy on Apple, Google users through smartphone notifications

Senator Wyden warns that governments are spying on Apple and Google smartphone users through mobile push notifications.
Wyden asks the Department of Justice to revise policies that prevent companies from publicly disclosing government surveillance demands.

In Landmark Battle Over Free Speech, EFF Urges Supreme Court to Strike Down Texas and Florida Laws that Let States Dictate What Speech Social Media Sites Must Publish

The Electronic Frontier Foundation argues that a 1998 federal law criminalizing access to digital works for lawful purposes is unenforceable and violates the First Amendment.
The EFF is urging the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling that allows the Justice Department to censor a platform's ability to publish information about government data requests.

Key GOP Lawmaker Calls for Renewal of Surveillance Tool as He Proposes Changes to Protect Privacy

Rep. Mike Turner is calling for the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows spy agencies to collect emails and other communications.
Turner proposed changes to safeguard privacy, including stricter penalties for abuses and tighter restrictions on politically sensitive queries.
There is a scramble in Congress and the White House to pass legislation renewing Section 702 before it expires at the end of the year.

Apple admits to secretly giving governments push notification data

Apple and Google smartphones have been secretly tracked by governments through app activity.
Push notifications on these smartphones can be used to track various app activities.

House Judiciary Committee demands warrant, other safeguards on feds' FISA spy powers

The House Judiciary Committee released new legislation to overhaul the government's electronic spying law, proposing new limits on who can access communications.
The bill would require a warrant if the FBI wants to use an American's identity for a search of the data.
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Foreign governments use push notifications for surveillance

Government agencies in unspecified countries have compelled Apple and Google to hand over push notification data.
US Senator Ron Wyden is urging the Department of Justice to revise its rules to allow Apple and Google to reveal demands for push notification records.

Apple Just Confirmed Governments Are Spying on People's Phones With Push Notifications

Governments are spying on U.S. smartphone users through push notifications received from apps.
Apple confirmed that the federal government prohibited them from sharing information about this practice.

Apple and Google are probably spying on your push notifications

Foreign governments can request push notification data from Apple and Google
Apple claims it was prohibited by the federal government from sharing this information

The Intelligence Committees' Proposals for a 702 Reauthorization Bill are Beyond Bad

Both congressional intelligence committees have released proposals for reauthorizing Section 702 spying powers, largely unchanged despite repeated abuse.
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) released a report calling for reauthorization of Section 702, justifying the program with old justifications and referencing threats like ISIS and terrorism.
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