Watch live on Wednesday, August 28 at eff.org/livestream! It's the second segment of EFFecting Change, EFF's new livestream series, diving into topics near and dear to our hearts.
This is part two of an ongoing series. Part one on unjust content moderation is here. Since the start of the Israeli military response to Hamas’ deadly October 7 attack, U.S.-based companies like Google and Amazon have been under pressure to reveal more about the services they provide...
In a major decision on Friday, the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that geofence warrants are “categorically prohibited by the Fourth Amendment.” Closely following arguments EFF has made in a numberofcases, the court found that geofence warrants constitute the sort of...
We're thrilled to share that the Electronic Frontier Alliance (EFA) has a fresh new look and a wealth of new resources for community organizers. EFF can’t be everywhere and in every fight, which is why back in 2016 we committed to building a network with grassroots organizations, and made the...
Police use of face recognition technology (FRT) poses a particularly massive risk to our civil liberties, particularly for Black men and women and other marginalized communities. That's why EFF supports a ban on government FRT use. Half-measures aren't up to the task.However, even as half-measures go, California's legislature is...
Bumble markets itself as a safe dating app, but it may be selling your deeply personal data unless you opt-out—risking your privacy for their profit. Despite repeated requests, Bumble hasn’t confirmed if they sell or share user data, and its policy is also unclear about whether all users can delete...
Our laws belong to all of us, and we should be able to find, read, and comment on them free of registration requirements, fees, and other roadblocks. That means private organizations shouldn’t be able to control who can read and share the law, or where and how we can do...
Join EFF staff and local online rights supporters for a Speakeasy meet up on Friday, August 30 in Atlanta! EFF staff will be in town attending DragonCon, so please be sure to check out their talks and say hi!Raise a glass and discover EFF's latest work defending digital freedoms online....
At this interactive session, our panelists will share updates on critical digital rights issues and EFF's ongoing efforts to safeguard privacy, combat surveillance, and advocate for freedom of expression. Learn More.When:Wednesday, August 7, 18:00Where: Skytalks at the Tuscany Suites Hotel & Casino
Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Join EFF at the intersection of facial hair and hacker culture. Spectate, heckle, or compete in any of four categories: Full beard, Partial Beard, Moustache Only, or Freestyle (anything goes so create your own facial apparatus!). Prizes! Donations to EFF! Beard oil! ...
Bricked & Abandoned: How To Keep The IoT From Becoming An Internet of TrashAfter years of warnings from the cybersecurity community, alarms are finally sounding in the halls of power. But more is needed: a clarion call to reset, to redefine ownership and security in an age of smart, connected...
We're excited to answer your burning questions on pressing digital rights issues! Our expert panelists will offer brief updates on EFF's work defending your digital rights, before opening the floor for attendees to ask their questions. This dynamic conversation centers challenges DEF CON attendees actually face,...
Rory & Chris from the organizing team will be hosting space for members of the Electronic Frontier Alliance to network in person at DEF CON. This is also open for anyone belonging to a group interested in joining the EFA too!When:Friday, August 9, 19:30-20:30Where: Room 307-308,...
Disenshittify or die! How hackers can seize the means of computation and build a new, good internet that is hardened against our asshole bosses' insatiable horniness for enshittification.Join this DEF CON keynote address with author and EFF Special Advisor Cory Doctorow. The enshittification of the internet...
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