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Everyday household electronics—like a doorbell or refrigerator—can be an entry point for attackers to gain access to other sensitive devices on your home network.
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Ao invés de inserir uma proposta problemática de remuneração no #PLFakeNews, o relator do PL deveria retirar essa regra do projeto de lei.
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Não podemos usar os direitos autorais para resolver o injusto e monopolizado mercado de publicidade online. Como escrevemos, não enfrentaremos as práticas abusivas das #BigTech copiando e colando a ética tóxica de “Mover-se rápido e quebrar coisas”. 10/
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Em nossa análise, explicamos por que este PL não é o lugar certo para a regra de remuneração. 2/
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O #PLFakeNews tem um novo texto alterando a #RegraDeRemuneração exigindo que as plataformas paguem por conteúdos de notícias. Reconhecemos que houve uma nova tentativa, mas essa regra pouco especificada ainda não está pronta para se tornar lei. O Congresso deve retirá-la do PL.1/
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Rather than shoehorning a rushed, problematic proposal into the Fake News Bill, rapporteur should remove the remuneration obligation from the bill.
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You just can't use copyright to unrig the monopolized, unfair ad market. As we wrote, addressing #BigTech's crooked practices can't be accomplished by copy-pasting the industry's toxic "Move Fast and Break Things" ethic. 7/
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In our analysis, we explained why a remuneration rule has no place in this bill.
Tldr: relying on copyright to get a fair deal for publishers is a dangerous gambit, with consequences for media monopolization, free expression and the free press. 2/
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Brazil’s #FakeNews Bill has a new draft amending the #RemunerationRule requiring tech platforms to pay for publishers’ news content. It's nice that the drafters tried again with this underspecified rule, but it's still not ready to be a law. Congress should delete the rule. 1/
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EFF loves open source tech. That's why we're proud to support #OpenSource101, put on by ! Register for free today to learn more about the fundamentals of open source and to chat with EFF at our virtual booth!
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It's easy for stalkers to use tracking devices to harass & threaten their victims; it should be easier for victims to find out if they’re being tracked so they can protect themselves. examines Tile’s new scanning app.
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Organizing local events is an important (and fun) way to start defending digital rights in your neighborhood.
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Are you a lawyer who's also a big fan of EFF? Why not join the team! We've got an open position for an IP litigator to cover patents and other matters.
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Big Tech’s walled gardens are coming down! EU institutions have agreed that Google and Facebook must embrace interoperability, allowing users to chat with friends across different messaging services—an important step towards a fair and competitive market.
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Following intense pressure from residents and community and civil rights groups, the San Francisco mayor has pulled a ballot measure that would have gutted the city’s landmark surveillance oversight law.
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The Student Test Taker Privacy Protection Act is a simple bill that should give the people harmed by remote proctoring—test takers—the opportunity to protect their data and privacy.
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Proposed changes to New York's IDNYC raise serious privacy concerns for it users, particularly among undocumented residents. Join EFA member, , April 4th for a panel discussion to evaluate these changes and potential privacy safeguards.
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Every test of a surveillance robot done by Customs and Border Protection is another step toward policing-by-robot becoming a norm in the U.S.
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Online behavioral targeting is almost single-handedly responsible for the worst privacy problems on the internet today.
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Targeted advertising based on online behavior doesn’t just hurt privacy. It also contributes to a range of other harms.
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We need to say a loud “no” to universal scanning of private messaging, in the US and in the EU.
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If you’re an attorney who:
* loves digital creativity, justice, and innovation
* has experience with patents
* wants to put that experience to work for the public interest
We’ve got a job for you!
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Interested in open source? This Tuesday is #OpenSource101, a free one-day conference put on by . You'll learn the fundamentals and be able to chat with EFF at our virtual booth.
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The CIA has been operating a mass surveillance program on U.S. persons with few if any measures of oversight and accountability. We must learn the extent of the damage and shut it down.
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EFF calls on Congress and the states to ban the targeting of ads to people based on their online behavior.
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