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Paraguay's new Who Defends Your Data is out! 's report shows ISPs are better at transparency and protecting users' privacy, but fail to inform users about government requests for their data. Read more.
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On , host dug into the problems with data brokers, with a detailed explainer about how they work, how they collect and sell personal information, and how easy it was for him to potentially target and track politicians.
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Miss out on EFF's DEF CON Pixel Mech t-shirt? Well, we have a few left in stock, so complete your collection by grabbing one today!
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“The places we go tell a lot about our lives,” said Hayley Tsukayama of . “Having that information analyzed without cause, for most people swept up in these warrants, that’s a huge privacy violation.”
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For a comprehensive deep dive into the technology of corporate surveillance, our report, Behind the One-Way Mirror, walks through the most common kinds of tracking, from pixels to facial recognition.
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A location data broker called Veraset offered officials in Washington, DC full access to its proprietary database of “highly sensitive” device-level GPS data, collected from cell phones, for the entire DC metro area.
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Want to know more about how government officials use this sort of data? Illinois' IDOT purchased access to precise geolocation data about over 40% of the state’s population from Safegraph, a controversial data broker that was banned from Google’s app store.
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“Your privacy should be the default setting,” says . We agree. The time has come for Congress and the states to ban the targeting of ads to us based on our online behavior.
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Congress passed the Video Privacy Protection Act in 1988 after a reporter showed you could get video rental records of anyone (by publishing rental records of a Supreme Court nominee): “When Congress’ own privacy is at risk, they somehow find a way to act.”
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On , host dug into the problems with data brokers, with a detailed explainer about how they work, how they collect and sell personal information, and how easy it was for him to potentially target and track politicians.
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Missed our town hall on new copyright legislation, how content creation is affected by copyright—and what to do about it? You can watch it here:
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Free expression and creativity is irreparably harmed by filter mandates. If you make or share things online, add your name to this letter.
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Ya salió el nuevo ¿Quién defiende tus datos? de Paraguay. muestra avances de los ISP en transparencia y protección de la privacidad de los usuarios, pero todavía fallan en informarles sobre las solicitudes gubernamentales de sus datos. Leer más.
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New Yorkers: Join EFA member and friends on April 19 to get up to date on NYC’s use of face recognition surveillance, and the implications for the city’s marginalized communities.
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KOSA would allow individual state attorneys general to decide what topics pose a risk to a minor, and allow them to force online services to remove and block access to that material everywhere, by default. Tell the Senate: this isn’t safety—it’s censorship.
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ICE used broad administrative subpoenas to collect over 6 million financial records from money transfer services. This is a blatantly illegal exploitation of government subpoena power–and an all too familiar one that must stop.
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Imagine you've been arrested. An officer hands you a digital tablet for communication. It seems like a lifeline—until you try to use it.
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The Kids Online Safety Act won't make kids safer. But it will give their info to private data companies.
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Imagine if government prosecutors could decide what topics pose a risk to the "physical and mental health of a minor," then block discussion on those topics. That's what the Kids Online Safety Act would do.
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The Atlas of Surveillance is a tool used by journalists across the U.S. to discover where policing technologies are deployed. Plug in your city, county, or state to learn about the tech local cops may be using.
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Filter mandates are good only for some of the largest companies in the world. For the rest of us, for internet creators, users, and small to medium businesses, this would be a disaster. Register your objections now.
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EFF calls on Congress and the states to ban the targeting of ads to people based on their online behavior. This ban must be narrowly tailored to protect privacy and equity without placing unnecessary burdens on speech and innovation:
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Paraguay's new Who Defends Your Data is out! 's report shows ISPs are better at transparency and protecting users' privacy, but fail to inform users about government requests for their data. Read more.
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Austin: EFA member will be hosting an in-person workshop on cyberlaw this Tuesday at 7pm CT. Their guest is , who has over 30 years of legal and academic experience on the topic. More info here:
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Missed our town hall on new copyright legislation, how content creation is affected by copyright—and what to do about it? You can watch it here:
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Internet creators would find much of their work kept offline. Add your name to the letter opposing the dangerous filter mandate bill.
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This bill is a heavy-handed plan to force technology companies to collect more data on everyone, spy on young people, and stop them from accessing content that the state believes is “not in their best interest.” Tell the Senate to vote no on KOSA.
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Securus's patent to run ads on prison video calls is an idea that should remain confined to paper.
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ICE is not the first, and will probably not be the last, federal agency to abuse our notion of what is “relevant” for an investigation in order to collect information on millions of people. This must end.
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The time has come for Congress and the states to ban the targeting of ads to us based on our online behavior. This post explains why and how.
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Portland: Join EFA member Monday April 18th for a discussion on last year’s police intelligence and surveillance audit with a member of the city's Auditor's Office.
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Thanks to everyone who spoke up for these two important privacy bills that EFF is proud to sponsor with cleared their first committee. Stay tuned for future updates on these bills.
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If the Kids Online Safety Act were passed, it would seriously endanger teenagers’ ability to access information. A large amount of material will likely be banned outright, leaving huge holes in what information is accessible online.
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Why should your “smart” doorbell or refrigerator receive security updates? explains on a recent podcast episode: eff.org/deeplinks/2022
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If you make and share things online, professionally or for fun, you've been affected by copyright law. Join us now for a town hall on how content creation is affected by copyright—and what to do about it.
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Miss out on EFF's limited-edition #DEFCON 27 t-shirt? Now's your chance to complete your collection! Vintage t-shirts are in our online shop for a limited time!
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If you make and share things online, professionally or for fun, you've been affected by copyright law. Join us now for a town hall on how content creation is affected by copyright—and what to do about it.
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EFF at Home: Copyright for Creators Town Hall on Filter Mandates
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