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The federal government is buying location data pulled from our cell phones. We’ve combed through recent reporting to write a comprehensive guide on where that data comes from, who sells it, and what we can do to stop it.
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The U.S. Supreme Court may have rejected our flagship Jewel v. NSA case, but the fight to stop mass spying continues.
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The metaverse’s architects must make hard decisions to protect human rights, Policy Director for Global Privacy Katitza Rodriguez tells 's .
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Californians: We need your voice to protect student privacy! The Student Test Taker Privacy Protection Act will place limits on the data remote proctoring companies collect. Tell the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection committee to pass this bill:
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This is a great piece from about why all-encompassing surveillance of students will hurt more than help.
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to digital privacy and security for the abortion access movement. Here’s a high-level guide to figure out what works best for you:
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After a massive public outcry and the principaled resignation of many members of Axon’s Ethics Board, the company has canceled plans to develop and sell a drone armed with a taser. Let’s keep pushing companies that develop dangerous tech.
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Privacy does not work retroactively. Visit our “Surveillance Self-Defense Guide” to create a personal threat model and security plan that’s right for you
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The should withdraw its proposed mass surveillance rules. If they don’t, needs to speak up for the people and reject them.
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Fill up your closet with t-shirts showing your support for digital freedoms! Now, when you order two EFF t-shirts you can get a third for free.
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Keep yourself and your community safe while fighting for the right to reproductive healthcare.
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Escanear los mensajes y archivos de todo el mundo no puede ser una estrategia de lucha contra el crimen en una sociedad democrática.
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It’s been 70 days since prominent British-Egyptian coder and activist Alaa Abd El Fattah started his hunger strike whilst imprisoned in Egypt. EFF urges the UK government to end its silence and secure Alaa’s safe and immediate release
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If you missed our conversation about how local advocates are making the most of California's historic $6 billion investment in broadband to ensure we close the digital divide for all 40 million residents, you can rewatch it any time here:
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Tell Congress not to stop you from buying and selling things online. Keep SHOP SAFE from becoming law.
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If you or someone you know is concerned about unwanted data collection while navigating online resources, providing or seeking services, or organizing with others, these guides are here to help you stay safe while doing so.
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Extremely online and afraid of being doxxed? Learn how to protect yourself and minimize harm
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Content moderation is complex. Learn more about the practices of commercial content moderation and platform censorship with our EFF “Tracking Global Online Censorship” resource
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La @Comisión_UE debe retirar su propuesta de normas de vigilancia masiva. Si no lo hacen, debe hablar en nombre de los ciudadanos y rechazarlas.
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Protecting your electronic devices and digital assets before, during, and after a protest is vital to keeping yourself and your information safe, as well as getting your message out.
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Coder, blogger, and activist Alaa Abd El Fattah's case is receiving global attention after pressure from civil society organizations and Members of Parliament. He has been transferred to a new prison after a sixty-day hunger strike. Next, he must be freed:
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Last year, California passed an historic $6 billion investment in broadband infrastructure.
Join us now to learn how local advocates are using this funding to fit the needs of their communities—and how you can, too.
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California’s Broadband Infrastructure Law: Year 1
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Thanks to a $6 billion investment, broadband in California could improve significantly in the future—with your help. Join us for a virtual chat at 2PM with advocates who are using the funding to fit the needs of their communities—and learn how you can, too.
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Join us at 2pm for a livechat on building future-proof broadband fiber in California!
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Looking forward to this chat later this afternoon at 2 pm PT. twitter.com/EFF/status/153…
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"Whether or not [] can prove those [#metaverse] skeptics wrong might come down to what tradeoffs the company and its fellow virtual worldbuilders are willing to make."
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in today's DFD i wrote about meta's plans to prevent history repeating itself in the metaverse when it comes to human rights, and @samjsutton has a scoop on the looming legal battle between grayscale and the SEC: politico.com/newsletters/di
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Student spyware apps like Bark, Gaggle, and Securly seem unbothered by the dangers they pose to marginalized students. That needs to change.
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California is investing a historic $6 billion in broadband, but it’s up to local advocates to shape the future of internet access in their own backyards.
Join us at 2pm for a chat with some of the folks bringing affordable access to their communities:
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Scanning everyone’s messages and files cannot be a crime-fighting strategy in a democratic society.
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We agree with that startups should have a seat at the table every time patent policy is discussed. So should everyday users of tech. #PatentQualityWeek is a great time to learn how you could get involved.
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And at 2:00 pm we'll have an in-depth discussion with local advocates capitalizing on the state's once-in-a-generation investment in broadband. We hope to see you there!
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