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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.

Civil Rights Commission Pans Face Recognition Technology

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights cautions against the federal government's use of face recognition technology due to its civil rights implications.

Salt Typhoon Hack Shows There's No Security Backdoor That's Only For The "Good Guys"

Backdoors for government access can be exploited by hackers, compromising user data and security.

Monitoring UK bank accounts for benefits fraud would be huge blow to privacy'

Ministers are cautioned against implementing mass algorithmic surveillance of bank accounts to combat welfare fraud, citing severe privacy concerns. The initiative may disproportionately impact vulnerable individuals.

Uncle Sam's Data Dash: U.S. Spy Agencies Seek Cost-Efficient Ways to Buy Your Information | HackerNoon

US spy agencies are aiming to streamline data acquisition from private companies to enhance efficiency and control costs.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov capitulates, says app will hand over user data to governments to stop criminals

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov agreed to share user IP addresses and phone numbers with authorities under valid legal requests, changing prior privacy policies.

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.

Civil Rights Commission Pans Face Recognition Technology

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights cautions against the federal government's use of face recognition technology due to its civil rights implications.

Salt Typhoon Hack Shows There's No Security Backdoor That's Only For The "Good Guys"

Backdoors for government access can be exploited by hackers, compromising user data and security.

Monitoring UK bank accounts for benefits fraud would be huge blow to privacy'

Ministers are cautioned against implementing mass algorithmic surveillance of bank accounts to combat welfare fraud, citing severe privacy concerns. The initiative may disproportionately impact vulnerable individuals.

Uncle Sam's Data Dash: U.S. Spy Agencies Seek Cost-Efficient Ways to Buy Your Information | HackerNoon

US spy agencies are aiming to streamline data acquisition from private companies to enhance efficiency and control costs.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov capitulates, says app will hand over user data to governments to stop criminals

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov agreed to share user IP addresses and phone numbers with authorities under valid legal requests, changing prior privacy policies.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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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