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Saving the Internet in Europe: Defending Privacy and Fighting SurveillanceEFF's focus in Europe centers on advocating for robust digital rights, emphasizing the importance of GDPR enforcement and opposing intrusive online safety measures.
Defending Encryption in the U.S. and Abroad: 2024 in ReviewStrong encryption is essential for privacy and security in digital communications, and there is significant opposition to laws undermining it.
Court rules FBI's warrantless searches violated Fourth AmendmentThe court ruled that not all queries of Section 702 information require a warrant, prompting calls for reforms.
EFF Thanks Fastly for Donated Tools to Help Keep Our Website SecureEFF's website, eff.org, is crucial in the fight for digital rights and requires ongoing support and protection against growing online threats.
EFF Covers Secrets in Your Data on NOVAData privacy concerns arise from targeted ads based on user behavior.
About Face (Recognition) | EFFector 36.5Stay informed with EFFector newsletter for updates on digital rights.Join EFF to support the fight for online privacy and free expression.
Saving the Internet in Europe: Defending Privacy and Fighting SurveillanceEFF's focus in Europe centers on advocating for robust digital rights, emphasizing the importance of GDPR enforcement and opposing intrusive online safety measures.
Defending Encryption in the U.S. and Abroad: 2024 in ReviewStrong encryption is essential for privacy and security in digital communications, and there is significant opposition to laws undermining it.
Court rules FBI's warrantless searches violated Fourth AmendmentThe court ruled that not all queries of Section 702 information require a warrant, prompting calls for reforms.
EFF Thanks Fastly for Donated Tools to Help Keep Our Website SecureEFF's website, eff.org, is crucial in the fight for digital rights and requires ongoing support and protection against growing online threats.
EFF Covers Secrets in Your Data on NOVAData privacy concerns arise from targeted ads based on user behavior.
The Judicial Conference Should Continue to Liberally Allow Amicus Briefs, a Critical Advocacy ToolAmicus briefs play a crucial role in legal matters, but proposed changes to filing rules could limit their submission.
Weak "Guardrails" on Police Face Recognition Use Make Things WorseEFF advocates for banning government use of face recognition technology to protect civil liberties.
One (Busy) Day in the Life of EFF's Activism TeamEFF activism team comprises lawyers, technologists, and activists who work globally to protect civil liberties through campaigns beyond litigation and lobbying.
Last Call: The Combined Federal Campaign Pledge Period Closes on January 15!Support EFF's work protecting online rights by pledging through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) before January 15.
Now's The Time to Start (or Renew) a Pledge for EFF Through the CFCFederal employees can support civil liberties by pledging to the CFC for EFF.CFC runs until January 15, 2024; participation impacts democracy.
The Judicial Conference Should Continue to Liberally Allow Amicus Briefs, a Critical Advocacy ToolAmicus briefs play a crucial role in legal matters, but proposed changes to filing rules could limit their submission.
Weak "Guardrails" on Police Face Recognition Use Make Things WorseEFF advocates for banning government use of face recognition technology to protect civil liberties.
One (Busy) Day in the Life of EFF's Activism TeamEFF activism team comprises lawyers, technologists, and activists who work globally to protect civil liberties through campaigns beyond litigation and lobbying.
Last Call: The Combined Federal Campaign Pledge Period Closes on January 15!Support EFF's work protecting online rights by pledging through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) before January 15.
Now's The Time to Start (or Renew) a Pledge for EFF Through the CFCFederal employees can support civil liberties by pledging to the CFC for EFF.CFC runs until January 15, 2024; participation impacts democracy.
EFF Sends Transition Memo on Digital Policy Priorities to New Administration and CongressEFF is advocating for transparency regarding law enforcement's use of technology from Pen-Link and Cobwebs Technologies.
Exposing Surveillance at the U.S.-Mexico Border: 2024 Year in Review in PicturesSurveillance technology is expanding significantly along the U.S.-Mexico border, raising serious human rights concerns.
EFF Sends Transition Memo on Digital Policy Priorities to New Administration and CongressEFF is advocating for transparency regarding law enforcement's use of technology from Pen-Link and Cobwebs Technologies.
Exposing Surveillance at the U.S.-Mexico Border: 2024 Year in Review in PicturesSurveillance technology is expanding significantly along the U.S.-Mexico border, raising serious human rights concerns.
Final Reminder: Donate today to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakesAnyone can easily donate to Child's Play or the EFF and participate in the sweepstakes with proper registration.
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakesDonation to Child's Play or EFF can be made easily through various payment options, and participants can win prizes through a sweepstakes.All entries must include a copy of the donation receipt and personal information, with a deadline for submission.
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakesDonating is easy and supports vital causes like Child's Play and the EFF, with minimal barriers to entry.
Final Reminder: Donate today to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakesAnyone can easily donate to Child's Play or the EFF and participate in the sweepstakes with proper registration.
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakesDonation to Child's Play or EFF can be made easily through various payment options, and participants can win prizes through a sweepstakes.All entries must include a copy of the donation receipt and personal information, with a deadline for submission.
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakesDonating is easy and supports vital causes like Child's Play and the EFF, with minimal barriers to entry.
State Legislatures Are The Frontline for Tech Policy: 2024 in ReviewState lawmakers are increasingly influential in shaping technology and innovation policy in the U.S.
EFF, International Partners Appeal to EU Delegates to Help Fix Flaws in Draft UN Cybercrime Treaty That Can Undermine EU's Data Protection FrameworkEFF and 21 organizations call for revisions to UN Cybercrime Treaty to protect online expression and data privacy.
State Legislatures Are The Frontline for Tech Policy: 2024 in ReviewState lawmakers are increasingly influential in shaping technology and innovation policy in the U.S.
EFF, International Partners Appeal to EU Delegates to Help Fix Flaws in Draft UN Cybercrime Treaty That Can Undermine EU's Data Protection FrameworkEFF and 21 organizations call for revisions to UN Cybercrime Treaty to protect online expression and data privacy.
EU Council Presidency's Last-Ditch Effort For Mass Scanning Must Be RejectedEFF opposes the EU Council's proposal for scanning private files, emphasizing the dangers and violation of human rights associated with it.
Here Are EFF's Sacramento Priorities Right NowAdvocates must track and speak up on numerous bills in California's full-time legislature from January to August.EFF has achieved a victory by helping stop S.B.1076, which would have weakened the California Delete Act, enhancing consumer privacy rights.
Celebrating Digital Freedom with EFF Supporters: 2024 in ReviewEFF is focused on fighting for freedom and justice in technology, relying heavily on public member support.
EU Council Presidency's Last-Ditch Effort For Mass Scanning Must Be RejectedEFF opposes the EU Council's proposal for scanning private files, emphasizing the dangers and violation of human rights associated with it.
Here Are EFF's Sacramento Priorities Right NowAdvocates must track and speak up on numerous bills in California's full-time legislature from January to August.EFF has achieved a victory by helping stop S.B.1076, which would have weakened the California Delete Act, enhancing consumer privacy rights.
Celebrating Digital Freedom with EFF Supporters: 2024 in ReviewEFF is focused on fighting for freedom and justice in technology, relying heavily on public member support.
Fighting For Progress On Patents: 2024 in ReviewOnline rights must mirror offline rights, with a focus on combating patent misuse.Non-practicing entities pose significant risks in the patent landscape.Inter partes reviews are crucial for eliminating bad patents.The fight continues against attempts to weaken the patent review system.
2 Fast 2 Legal: How EFF Helped a Security Researcher During DEF CON 32The EFF helps protect the rights of security researchers facing legal threats.
EFF Honored as DEF CON 32 Uber ContributorEFF honored with Uber Contributor Award at DEF CON 32 for contributions to infosec community.
EFF Benefit Poker Tournament at DEF CON 32The EFF Benefit Poker Tournament successfully combined celebrity engagement with fundraising efforts for the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
2 Fast 2 Legal: How EFF Helped a Security Researcher During DEF CON 32The EFF helps protect the rights of security researchers facing legal threats.
EFF Honored as DEF CON 32 Uber ContributorEFF honored with Uber Contributor Award at DEF CON 32 for contributions to infosec community.
EFF Benefit Poker Tournament at DEF CON 32The EFF Benefit Poker Tournament successfully combined celebrity engagement with fundraising efforts for the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
EFF Presses Federal Circuit To Make Patent Case Filings PublicThe public's right to access federal court records is being undermined by decisions favoring corporate confidentiality in patent litigation.
EFF Appeals Order Denying Public Access to Patent FilingsEFF pushes for transparency in patent litigation, fighting against excessive secrecy tactics in court cases to uphold the public's right to access court records.
EFF Presses Federal Circuit To Make Patent Case Filings PublicThe public's right to access federal court records is being undermined by decisions favoring corporate confidentiality in patent litigation.
EFF Appeals Order Denying Public Access to Patent FilingsEFF pushes for transparency in patent litigation, fighting against excessive secrecy tactics in court cases to uphold the public's right to access court records.
EFF Urges Supreme Court to Reject Texas' Speech-Chilling Age Verification LawTexas age verification law could limit online anonymity and obstruct access to constitutionally protected content, raising concerns about privacy and freedom of speech.
In Historic Victory for Human Rights in Colombia, Inter-American Court Finds State Agencies Violated Human Rights of Lawyers Defending ActivistsThe Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled against Colombia for harassing and surveilling human rights defenders, putting their lives at risk.EFF, Article 19, and other organizations filed an amicus brief urging the court to find Colombia's surveillance practices in violation of human rights.
EFF urges US trade watchdog to chase deceptive chatbotsThe EFF proposed that the FTC should use rules against unfair trade practices to penalize deceptive chatbots.
Mississippi Can't Wall Off Everyone's Social Media Access to Protect ChildrenMississippi passed a law requiring social media age verification, blocked by EFF for being unconstitutional.
Victory! Grand Jury Finds Sacramento Cops Illegally Shared Driver DataEFF has highlighted illegal sharing of drivers' location data by California police with anti-abortion states, putting abortion seekers and providers at risk. The Sacramento County Grand Jury is investigating the unlawfully shared data.
If Not Amended, States Must Reject the Flawed Draft UN Cybercrime Convention Criminalizing Security Research and Certain Journalism ActivitiesUN Cybercrime Convention poses risks to security researchers' and investigative journalists' rights