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S.T.O.P.—Surveillance Technology Oversight Project

Nov 18

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Learn how you're being surveilled in your own home with Electronic Frontier Alliance member

@STOPSpyingNY

Wednesday at 6pm.

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Don't miss out! This Wednesday (Dec. 7th) at 6 PM EST, tune in to the matter of in-home surveillance at our inaugural Tech & Society Salon with @JayCStanley, @ninalwang, David Shalleck-Klein, and S.T.O.P.'s @DavidASiffert. Register: eventbrite.com/e/tech-society

San Francisco supervisors to take final vote on robotics with lethal capabilities

Again and again we've seen that when police get military technology, "even if they pinky promise that they will only use it in the most extreme circumstances, that threshold eventually gets wider and wider and wider," EFF’s

@MGuariglia

told

@KTVU

ktvu.com

San Francisco city leaders are set to take a final vote on a plan that would allow police in that city to use robots equipped with deadly force.

The 2022 #OpenSourceSecuritySummit will feature special guest

@evacide

. Register today: btwrdn.com/3Fjoi2W

अंतिम प्रारूप, संपादित न करें

इंटरनेट दुनिया भर के अरबों लोगों के लिए एक आवश्यक संसाधन है। हमें बुनियादी ढांचा प्रदाताओं की जरूरत है कि वे अपने मुख्य मिशन पर केंद्रित रहें: एक मजबूत और लचीला इंटरनेट का समर्थन करना। स्टैक की सुरक्षा के लिए काम करने में हमारे और 50+ सहयोगी शामिल हों:

protectthestack.org

Our annual report features reflections from several EFF staff members about some of our most significant efforts, as well as financial information for the fiscal year ending June 2019.

In 2020, two copyright bills were added to the end-of-the-year spending package. That bill was what’s known as “must-pass” legislation—i.e. something that is considered vitally important and must...

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The solution to tech monopolies isn’t to create a big media cartel. We need to keep JCPA out of the must-pass national defense bill.

act.eff.org

Stop the Copyright Creep

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EFF is joined by

and dozens of other groups calling on the Board of Supervisors to vote “No” tomorrow on authorizing use of deadly force by police robots.

44 Local Organizations Stand Against SFPD’s Killer Robots

EFF is announcing a letter signed by 44 community groups who stand united in opposition to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors authorizing the San Francisco Police Department to deploy deadly

Broadband priorities for outgoing and incoming Congress | Light Reading

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"A major priority for a whole range of industries and consumer groups is getting Gigi Sohn confirmed," EFF’s

@EFFFalcon

told

@Light_Reading

. "That sets the stage for the FCC to then begin … implementing a number of policy goals."

lightreading.com

Here are some of the broadband policy matters facing the outgoing and incoming US Congress that will help determine the implementation of BEAD and more.

Consumer Reports Advocacy

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We’ve heard that the JCPA, a “link tax” proposal, could get slipped into the NDAA, a must-pass defense bill. Tell your Congressional representative to reject JCPA today.

act.eff.org

Stop the Copyright Creep

EFF Retweeted

@CRAdvocacy

Gov. Hochul: Sign the Digital Fair Repair Act!

By the end of 2022, New York could be the first state to say goodbye to costly tech support and hello to #RighttoRepair. But we need your help to urge

@GovKathyHochul

to sign this bill into law asap! Will you send her a message? #HochulCanFixIt

act.consumerreports.org

Join me in calling on @GovKathyHochul to sign the Digital Fair Repair Act! We want the right to repair our electronics! #RightToRepair http://act.consumerreports.org/pd25YUm

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Thank you, Supervisor Mar, for listening to city residents and community groups and bringing us one step closer to defeating this dangerous policy.

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Gordon Mar 馬兆明

@D4GordonMar

I'm grateful to all who've expressed concerns with our vote authorizing SFPD to use robots to kill suspects in extreme circumstances. Despite my own deep concerns with the policy, I voted for it after additional guardrails were added. I regret it. I will vote no tomorrow. 1/4

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We Asked Privacy Experts About Amazon and Ring’s Controversial Relationship With Law Enforcement

“Every time a piece of technology is brought into the home that is connected to the internet, to other devices, or to networks outside the home, there are concerns related to security and privacy,” EFF’s

@_blip_

told

@SpyDotCom

spy.com

Is Ring a great tool for protecting your home, or another tool to be used by the surveillance state? We talked to cybersecurity experts to find out.

Our annual report features reflections from several EFF staff members about some of our most significant efforts, as well as financial information for the fiscal year ending June 2019.

Most users use the internet without thinking about its underlying infrastructure—but those services are essential to expression, privacy, and security. Learn why we and 50+ allies believe interventions by infrastructure providers should be extremely rare

protectthestack.org

Protect the Stack

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‘We Are All F****d’: The Developers of Tornado Cash and the Future of Crypto

“This is a wake-up call to that community that they need to recognize and protect the open source community that they rest on top of,” EFF’s Cindy Cohn told

@CoinDesk

about the Tornado Cash fiasco.

coindesk.com

The arrest of a web developer for the now-sanctioned currency mixer Tornado Cash has raised questions about whom states can hold responsible when bad actors use software to commit crimes. That's why...

Our annual report features reflections from several EFF staff members about some of our most significant efforts, as well as financial information for the fiscal year ending June 2019.

A internet é um recurso essencial para bilhões de pessoas em todo o mundo. Precisamos que os provedores de infraestrutura se concentrem em sua missão principal: apoiar uma internet robusta e resiliente. Trabalhe conosco para proteger a stack:

protectthestack.org

Proteja a Stack

Double your support for the fight against surveillance, bad copyright laws, and censorship by donating during EFF's Power Up week! Your gift will be matched automatically, like magic! 🧙‍♂️

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The world is watching as San Francisco supervisors decide whether to allow robots controlled by SFPD to use deadly force. The world agrees: this is a terrible idea. eff.org/deeplinks/2022

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@petridishes

I’ll say it: I do not think killer robots are a good idea washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/

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Mucha gente está buscando a Mastodon como una copia de seguridad o reemplazo para Twitter, y esta guía te guiará a través de ese cambio.

Cómo crear una cuenta en Mastodon y unirse al Fediverso

El reciente caos en Twitter es un recordatorio del hecho de que cuando confías en una plataforma de medios sociales, estás poniendo tu voz, tu privacidad y tu seguridad en manos de las personas que

Who is really behind patent lawsuits? The public has a right to know.

This Judge’s Investigation Of Patent Trolls Must Be Allowed to Move

If you get sued, you should be able to figure out who sued you. Remarkably, though, people and companies who are accused of patent infringement in federal court often have no idea who is truly behind

Only Elon Musk can heal the hellhole of hate he’s created on Twitter

People are tweeting hate speech knowing "Musk’s Twitter isn’t going to moderate them,” EFF’s

@jilliancyork

told

@SFChronicle

, but “this is not something where we want the government to step in. There’s no reason to suggest that they would get that right.”

sfchronicle.com

Twitter threats and insults like the ones recently levied against Sen. Scott Wiener offer...

Tomorrow at 9:30 we'll be at city hall. We hope to see you there. #KillerRobots eff.org/deeplinks/2022

an image of a bomb wielding robot in front of painted ladies. text on the image says: No Killer Robots! Rally Against SFPD deadly force robots. Monday, Dec 5, 9:30am SF City Hall Polk St Steps

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Digital security isn't about a specific app or tool. It begins with understanding the unique threats you face.

During EFF's Power Up week, your donations automatically get a 2X match. Want to double your support for digital privacy and free speech? Now's the time!

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A new podcast update from Electronic Frontier Alliance member

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How do games operate as a platform for radical social intervention? The new Signals podcast features an intimate conversation with artist & scholar @prettydarke, who challenges social norms through extraordinary game design & critiques of digital culture: cchange.xyz/am-darke

Shell companies linked to large-scale patent troll schemes are finally being told to disclose their ownership in open court. No surprise, their lawyers are seeking to stop the inquiry.

This Judge’s Investigation Of Patent Trolls Must Be Allowed to Move

If you get sued, you should be able to figure out who sued you. Remarkably, though, people and companies who are accused of patent infringement in federal court often have no idea who is truly behind

We can stop the #KillerRobots. Tell your supervisors today that you don't want to live in a San Francisco where police have robots that use deadly force. eff.org/deeplinks/2022

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ACLU

@ACLU

San Francisco's decision to allow killer robots on the street is dangerous and genuinely terrifying, especially for vulnerable communities who have historically been discriminated against by law enforcement. twitter.com/aclu_norcal/st…

If you’re worried about relying on sites like Twitter, now is a good time to “backup” your social media presence in the fediverse.

How to Make a Mastodon Account and Join the Fediverse

The recent chaos at Twitter is a reminder that when you rely on a social media platform, you’re putting your voice, your privacy, and your safety in the hands of the people who run that system. Many

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Join us, other civil liberties groups, and concerned residents on Monday at 9:30 AM at City Hall to tell San Francisco: No Killer Robots!

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San Francisco Police want to arm robots for use against the public. You can help stop them.

Let Them Know: San Francisco Shouldn’t Arm Robots

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Nov. 29 voted 8 to 3 to approve on first reading a policy that would formally authorize the San Francisco Police Department to deploy deadly force via

Learn about the intersection of human rights and digital rights with Electronic Frontier Alliance member

@EthicsInTech

on December 10

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Vahid

@VahidRazavi

Dec 1

Join ⁦@EthicsInTech⁩ for Human Rights day with ⁦@twrling⁩ ⁦@Roots_Action⁩ ⁦@BrettWilkinsSF⁩ on Dec 10th as we discuss the inhumanity of #ukrainewar, #womensrights in #Iran and #digitalrights. ethicsintech.com/our-next-event/

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The fight isn't over. Supervisors have one more vote to stop the #KillerRobots. eff.org/deeplinks/2022

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BBC News (World)

@BBCWorld

Nov 30

Official

San Francisco to allow police 'killer robots' bbc.in/3VGO4DK

Privacy is a team sport. How many of your friends are using encrypted messaging?

For Data Privacy Day, Play Privacy As A Team Sport

Protecting digital privacy is a job no one can do alone. While there are many steps you can take to protect your own privacy, the real protection comes when we recognize that privacy is a team sport.

We should not have to sacrifice privacy and security when we rely on a platform to exercise our right to free expression online.

The Filter Mandate Bill Is a Privacy and Security Mess

Among its many other problems, the Strengthening Measures to Advance Rights Technologies Copyright Act would mandate a slew of filtering technologies that online service providers must "accommodate."