EFF Presses Federal Circuit To Make Patent Case Filings Public
The public's right to access federal court records is being undermined by decisions favoring corporate confidentiality in patent litigation.
EFF Seeks Greater Public Access to Patent Lawsuit Filed in Texas
Secrecy in patent litigation is common, especially in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
EFF is seeking to intervene in a case to unseal documents and ensure public access, arguing for the public's First Amendment rights.
EFF Appeals Order Denying Public Access to Patent Filings
EFF 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 Public
The public's right to access federal court records is being undermined by decisions favoring corporate confidentiality in patent litigation.
EFF Seeks Greater Public Access to Patent Lawsuit Filed in Texas
Secrecy in patent litigation is common, especially in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
EFF is seeking to intervene in a case to unseal documents and ensure public access, arguing for the public's First Amendment rights.
EFF Appeals Order Denying Public Access to Patent Filings
EFF pushes for transparency in patent litigation, fighting against excessive secrecy tactics in court cases to uphold the public's right to access court records.
Weak "Guardrails" on Police Face Recognition Use Make Things Worse
EFF advocates for banning government use of face recognition technology to protect civil liberties.
One (Busy) Day in the Life of EFF's Activism Team
EFF activism team comprises lawyers, technologists, and activists who work globally to protect civil liberties through campaigns beyond litigation and lobbying.
Weak "Guardrails" on Police Face Recognition Use Make Things Worse
EFF advocates for banning government use of face recognition technology to protect civil liberties.
One (Busy) Day in the Life of EFF's Activism Team
EFF activism team comprises lawyers, technologists, and activists who work globally to protect civil liberties through campaigns beyond litigation and lobbying.
EFF Urges Supreme Court to Reject Texas' Speech-Chilling Age Verification Law
Texas 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 Activists
The 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.
Analyzing KOSA's Constitutional Problems In Depth
EFF remains opposed to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) despite some organizations dropping opposition.
KOSA may lead to online services imposing age verification and content restrictions, according to EFF.
EFF's Submission to Ofcom's Consultation on Illegal Harms
The Online Safety Act (OSA) aims to make the UK the safest place online, but views on harmful content vary. EFF opposes the Act for its potential censorship and privacy infringement.
Tor University Challenge: First Semester Report Card
EFF has launched a campaign to encourage universities to operate Tor relays and strengthen the Tor network
The campaign aims to make the Tor network more resilient to censorship and increase access to academic knowledge and collaborations
EFF's Submission to Ofcom's Consultation on Illegal Harms
The Online Safety Act (OSA) aims to make the UK the safest place online, but views on harmful content vary. EFF opposes the Act for its potential censorship and privacy infringement.
Tor University Challenge: First Semester Report Card
EFF has launched a campaign to encourage universities to operate Tor relays and strengthen the Tor network
The campaign aims to make the Tor network more resilient to censorship and increase access to academic knowledge and collaborations
Dozens of Rogue California Police Agencies Still Sharing Driver Locations with Anti-Abortion States
People are surveilled by police at more times and in more ways than ever before.
EFF's new 'Field Guide to Police Surveillance' provides a reference source on how law enforcement agencies use various surveillance technologies.
EFF and More Than 100+ NGOS Set Non-Negotiable Redlines Ahead of UN Cybercrime Treaty Negotiations
EFF and 110 NGOs have outlined non-negotiable redlines for the proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty.
The proposed treaty has evolved into an expansive surveillance tool rather than a focused approach to tackling cybercrime.
Craig Newmark Philanthropies - Celebrating 30 Years of Support for Digital Rights
EFF receives a $200,000 grant from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to strengthen their cybersecurity work.
Craig Newmark has been supporting EFF for 30 years and focuses on supporting trustworthy journalism and cybersecurity.
How To Fight Bad Patents: 2023 Year In Review
EFF supports a balanced patent system that upholds rights in the digital world.
The inter partes review (IPR) process has been effective in limiting the damage of wrongly granted patents.
Fighting European Threats to Encryption: 2023 Year in Review
End-to-end encryption is crucial for protecting online privacy
EFF successfully pushed back against an EU proposal that would have undermined encryption and privacy
The Atlas of Surveillance Hits Major Milestones: 2023 in Review
That's what a , EFF's moonshot effort to document which U.S. law enforcement agencies are using which technologies, including drones, automated license plate readers and face recognition.
EFF Membership: 2023 Year In Review
Throughout the many years that EFF has been around, our goal has remained consistent: creating a future where you have your rights when you go online, and one where they are enhanced by new technologies.
EFF Reminds the Supreme Court That Copyright Trolls Are Still a Problem
EFF filed an amicus brief in a Supreme Court case involving copyright trolls and the interpretation of the statute of limitations in copyright cases.
The case could potentially impact the ability of copyright trolls to pursue claims for alleged infringements that occurred long ago.
Our "How to Fix the Internet" Podcast is an Anthem Awards Finalist- Help Make It a Winner!
EFF's "How to Fix the Internet" podcast is a finalist in the Anthem Awards Community Voice competition.
The podcast aims to inspire change and offer creative solutions to technology challenges.
The Government Shouldn't Prosecute People With Unreliable "Black Box" Technology
EFF is urging the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to affirm that a witness who has no knowledge of a proprietary algorithm used in black box technology is not qualified to testify to its reliability.
The government failed to demonstrate that the iPhone's 'frequent location history' (FLH) algorithm is reliable and admissible as evidence in the case.
Courts have a gatekeeper function to determine the admissibility of evidence, and should not allow the use of black box technology without proving its reliability.
Let Them Know It's Time to Power Up
Donations to EFF will be matched 2X until December 5th.
EFF fights to defend digital privacy, security, and free speech rights.
Donations help EFF in their mission to free the web for everyone.
Our "How to Fix the Internet" Podcast is an Anthem Awards Finalist- Help Make It a Winner!
EFF's "How to Fix the Internet" podcast is a finalist in the Anthem Awards Community Voice competition.
The podcast aims to inspire change and offer creative solutions to technology challenges.
The Government Shouldn't Prosecute People With Unreliable "Black Box" Technology
EFF is urging the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to affirm that a witness who has no knowledge of a proprietary algorithm used in black box technology is not qualified to testify to its reliability.
The government failed to demonstrate that the iPhone's 'frequent location history' (FLH) algorithm is reliable and admissible as evidence in the case.
Courts have a gatekeeper function to determine the admissibility of evidence, and should not allow the use of black box technology without proving its reliability.
Let Them Know It's Time to Power Up
Donations to EFF will be matched 2X until December 5th.
EFF fights to defend digital privacy, security, and free speech rights.
Donations help EFF in their mission to free the web for everyone.
EFF urges US trade watchdog to chase deceptive chatbots
The EFF proposed that the FTC should use rules against unfair trade practices to penalize deceptive chatbots.
Victory! Grand Jury Finds Sacramento Cops Illegally Shared Driver Data
EFF 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 Activities
UN Cybercrime Convention poses risks to security researchers' and investigative journalists' rights