This blog post was co-written by Dr. Monica Horten of Open Rights Group. Under new age verification rules in the UK’s massive Online Safety Bill, all internet platforms with UK users will have to stop minors from accessing ‘harmful’ content,…
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Montana’s New Genetic Privacy Law Caps Off Ten Years of Innovative State Privacy Protections
Over the last 10+ years, Montana has, with little fanfare or national attention, steadily pushed to protect its residents’ privacy interests through sensible laws that recognize the unique threats posed by new technologies. Now Montana has passed one of the…
Podcast Episode Rerelease: Securing the Vote
This episode was first published on May 24, 2022. %3Ciframe%20height%3D%2252px%22%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20frameborder%3D%22no%22%20scrolling%3D%22no%22%20seamless%3D%22%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fplayer.simplecast.com%2Fc967800f-4f19-45df-91ce-cd044555c79e%3Fdark%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bcolor%3D000000%22%20allow%3D%22autoplay%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3E Privacy info. This embed will serve content from simplecast.com U.S. democracy is at an inflection point, and how we administer and verify our elections is more important than ever. From…
ISPs Should Not Police Online Speech—No Matter How Awful It Is.
Entrusting our speech to multiple different corporate actors is always risky. Yet given how most of the internet is currently structured, our online expression largely depends on a set of private companies ranging from our direct Internet service providers and…
Apple, Long a Critic of Right to Repair, Comes Out in Support of California Bill
Apple has announced a surprising stance in support of California’s Right to Repair Act (S.B. 244). This is a sign that the public’s strong support of the right to repair has forced Apple to change its position, and now is…
Tornado Cash Civil Decision Limits the Reach of the Treasury Department’s Actions while Skirting a Full First Amendment Analysis
A District Court recently considered a civil claim that the Treasury Department overstepped when it listed Tornado Cash on the U.S. sanctions list. This claim took some steps, if not enough, to address EFF’s concerns about coders rights. In…
Fourth Circuit Decision in Marriott Data Breach Case Kicks the Can Down the Road
When a company that collected your personal data negligently fails to secure it, you should have accountability and relief—including standing to sue. EFF and our friends at Electronic Privacy Information Center filed an amicus brief in late November pointing this…
Proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty Threatens to be an Expansive Global Surveillance Pact
This is Part V in EFF’s ongoing series about the proposed UN Cybercrime Convention. Read Part I for a quick snapshot of the ins and outs of the zero draft; Part II for a deep dive on Chapter IV dealing…
EFF Benefit Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31
August marked the return of DEF CON, the world’s largest computer hacking conference. That means it was also the return of the EFF Benefit Poker Tournament, an official DC31 Contest hosted by security expert and EFF advisory board member Tarah…
Vulnerability in Tencent’s Sogou Chinese Keyboard Can Leak Text Input in Real-Time
Security researchers at Citizen Lab discovered a number of cryptographic vulnerabilities in the Sogou Input Method keyboard software made by Tencent, the most popular input method in China. These vulnerabilities allow adversaries with a privileged network position (such as an…
Media Briefing: As UN Cybercrime Treaty Negotiations Enter Final Phase, Time is Running Short to Bolster Human Rights Protections
Draft Text Enhances Government Surveillance Across Borders but Offers Weak Checks and Balances New York—On Wednesday, August 23, at 1:30 pm Eastern Time (10:30 am Pacific Time) experts from Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Human Rights Watch, and four international allies…
Digital Rights Updates with EFFector 35.10
Need to catch up on the latest in the digital freedoms movement? EFF has you covered with our EFFector newsletter, featuring updates, upcoming events, and more! Our newest issue covers work around various censorship bills like KOSA, the illegal spying…
Portland’s TA3M: Expanding the Scope of Their Work in PDX
Techno-Activism 3rd Mondays (TA3M) is an informal meet-up designed to connect software creators and activists who are interested in issues like censorship, surveillance, and open technology. Portland’s TA3M continues to focus on educational events and recently expanded that focus to…
The Industry Discussion About Standards For Bluetooth-Enabled Physical Trackers is Finally Getting Started
Bluetooth-enabled location trackers such as Tiles and AirTags aren’t just a helpful way to find missing luggage or a misplaced wallet—they can also be easily slipped surreptitiously into a bag or car, allowing stalkers and abusers unprecedented access to a…
Jordan’s King Should Reject the Country’s Draft Cybercrime Law
Jordan’s parliament recently passed a new cybercrime law that will severely restrict individual human rights across the country. With the law now heading to Jordan’s Senate and Jordan’s King Abdullah II for final approval, EFF and 18 other civil society…
Dissecting the UN Cybercrime Convention’s Threat to Coders’ Rights at DEFCON
This is a segment in EFF’s ongoing series about the proposed UN Cybercrime Convention, focusing on the threats to security researchers in the proposed treaty. Read Part I for a quick snapshot of the ins and outs of the zero…
Federal Judge Upholds Arizonans’ Right to Record the Police
The Arizona legislature last year passed a law (H.B. 2319 codified at A.R.S. § 13-3732) banning the video recording of police activity within eight feet of officers, making doing so a class 3 misdemeanor (which would allow for up to…
The U.S. Government Wants To Control Online Speech to “Protect Kids”
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bill that allows for a wide range of government penalties for online speech, could soon be passed by Congress. If that happens, the access we have to information may be forever changed. KOSA…
Proposed Cybercrime Treaty’s International Cooperation Provisions Could Let Tyrants Run Amok
This is the third segment in EFF’s series on the proposed UN Cybercrime Convention focusing on Chapter V, International Cooperation. Read Part I for a quick snap of what ins and outs of the zero draft, and Part II for…
Congress Amended KOSA, But It’s Still A Censorship Bill
A key Senate committee voted to move forward one of the most dangerous bills we’ve seen in years: the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). EFF has opposed the Kids Online Safety Act, S. 1409, because it’s a danger to the…
California’s DELETE Act Protects Us From Data Brokers
When it comes to the reckless trade of our personal information, data brokers are the problem. These entities collect then sell personal information they’ve amassed on individuals with very little oversight. This includes very sensitive information such as buying habits,…
Announcing the Tor University Challenge
Tor is a valuable tool for browsing the web anonymously, but since it’s powered by volunteers willing to share some bandwidth and a computer, it’s always in need of additional help. Which is why EFF is announcing the Tor University…
EFF at Las Vegas Hacker Summer Camp
The EFF team is pleased to return to the Las Vegas hacker summer camp conferences—BSidesLV, Black Hat USA and DEF CON 31—to rally behind computer security researchers and tinkerers. This entire week of events is a meaningful opportunity to reconnect…
It’s Summer Security Week at EFF
Let me be frank: it’s always security week at EFF! But this week is extra special. EFF will take flight to the Las Vegas hacker summer camp conferences—BSidesLV, Black Hat USA and DEF CON 31—to rally behind computer security researchers…
Your Computer Should Say What You Tell It To Say
WEI? I’m a frayed knot Two pieces of string walk into a bar. The first piece of string asks for a drink. The bartender says, “Get lost. We don’t serve pieces of string.” The second string ties a knot in…
EFF to 9th Circuit: App Stores Shouldn’t Be Liable for Processing Payments for User Content
EFF filed a brief this week in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit arguing that app stores should not be liable for user speech just because they recommend that speech or process payments for those users. Those…
The Impending Privacy Threat of Self-Driving Cars
Within a few years, fully self-driving cars have gone from science fiction to a very common reality for people in San Francisco with other places in the U.S. also testing the new technology. With innovations often come unintended consequences—one of…
Celebrating Ten Years of Encrypting the Web with Let’s Encrypt
Ten years ago, the web was a very different place. Most websites didn’t use HTTPS to protect your data. As a result, snoops could read emails or even take over accounts by stealing cookies. But a group of determined researchers…
Facebook Apparently Will Ask for Consent Before Showing Behavioral Ads to Some Users
For many years now, EFF has argued that pervasive online behavioral surveillance, which powers the exploitative data broker industry as well as some of the largest online tech companies, should be banned. Companies should voluntarily make these changes to benefit…
UN Cybercrime Convention Negotiations Enter Final Phase With Troubling Surveillance Powers Still on the Table
This is Part II of EFF’s analysis of the zero draft of the UN Cybercrime Convention. Part I is here. As one of the last negotiating sessions to finalize the UN Cybercrime Convention approaches, it’s important to remember that the…
The White House Acknowledges the Pressure on Section 702, But Much More Reform is Needed
After months of continued public confirmation that Americans’ privacy is being violated by surveillance under Section 702, and widespread criticism from civil society, activists, surveillance-skeptical bipartisan congressional committees, and even the overly timid Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board—a group…
Government Needs Both the Ability to Talk to Social Media Platforms and Clear Limits, EFF Argues in Brief to Appellate Court
EFF Filed Its Missouri v. Biden Amicus Brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit SAN FRANCISCO—Government input into social media platforms’ decisions about user content raises serious First Amendment concerns and the government must be held…
Deja Vu: The FBI Proves Again it Can’t be Trusted with Section 702
We all deserve privacy in our communications, and part of that is trusting that the government will only access them within the limits of the law. But at this point, it’s crystal clear that the FBI doesn’t believe that either…
Maryland Supreme Court: Police Can’t Search Digital Data When Users Revoke Consent
This post was co-authored by EFF legal intern Virginia Kennedy Under the Fourth Amendment, police can search your home, your computer, and other private spaces without a warrant or even probable cause if you freely and voluntarily consent to the…
The U.K. Government Is Very Close To Eroding Encryption Worldwide
The U.K. Parliament is pushing ahead with a sprawling internet regulation bill that will, among other things, undermine the privacy of people around the world. The Online Safety Bill, now at the final stage before passage in the House of…
International Rights Groups to Thierry Breton: You Need to Make Clear That Under the DSA States Can’t Shut Down the Internet as Punishment for Hateful Content on Platforms
EFF and 66 human rights and free speech advocacy groups across the globe today called on EU Internal Commissioner Thierry Breton to clarify that the Digital Services Act (DSA)—new regulations aimed at reining in Big Tech companies that control the…
FBI Seizure of Mastodon Server is a Wakeup Call to Fediverse Users and Hosts to Protect their Users
We’re in an exciting time for users who want to take back control from major platforms like Twitter and Facebook. However, this new environment comes with challenges and risks for user privacy, so we need to get it right and…
The NDAA is No Place for Sweeping Internet Legislation Like the STOP CSAM Act
The STOP CSAM Act of 2023 would undermine services offering end-to-end encryption and incentivize internet companies to take down lawful user speech. This dangerous bill would threaten security and free speech on the internet—but incredibly, it may pass Congress without even…
Digital Rights Updates with EFFector 35.9
There’s been a lot happening in the digital rights movement, so if you need to catch up, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about the latest news with EFF’s EFFector newsletter, featuring updates, upcoming events, and more. This…
DC Circuit FOSTA Ruling Lets a Bad Law Stay on the Books, But Offers Meaningful Protection for Some Sex Work Forums and Sex Workers Using Online Services
The Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on July 7 affirmed the dismissal of Woodhull Freedom Foundation v. US, the constitutional challenge to FOSTA. That’s certainly disappointing: this bad law will now stay on the books. But the good…
Court Rejects Efforts to Identify Anoymous Webhost
Note: The post was co-authored by EFF legal intern Janelle Robins In a victory for online expression, a U.S. District Court judge has quashed a subpoena aimed at revealing the identity of an anonymous person who simply hosted a website.…
Young People Should Oppose the Kids Online Safety Act
Next week, Congress plans to move a bill forward that is opposed by dozens of organizations, digital rights protectors, LGBTQ+ activists, and human rights defenders: the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). As we’ve written before, KOSA would lead to censorship…
Victory! Embedded Links to Photos on Instagram Don’t Infringe Photographers’ Copyrights, Court Rules
Every day, we visit websites or read news articles that contain photos embedded from somewhere else, usually other websites or servers where the images were first published or stored. What’s happening behind the scenes when you click on a website…
First Draft of UN Cybercrime Convention Drops Troubling Provisions, But Dangerous And Open-Ended Cross Border Surveillance Powers Are Still on the Table
This is Part I of a two-part post about the first draft of the UN Cybercrime Convention. Part I provides background on treaty negotiations and analyzes our first take on the Zero draft and its human rights implications. Part II analyzes…
First Draft of UN Cybercrime Convention Drops Troubling Provisions, But Dangerous And Open-Ended Cross Border Surveillance Powers Are Back on the Table
This is Part I of a two-part post about the first draft of the UN Cybercrime Convention. Part I provides background on treaty negotiations and analyzes our first take on the Zero draft and its human rights implications. Part II analyzes…
Amended Cooper Davis Act Is a Direct Threat to Encryption
Last week, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary amended and passed S.1080, which would require private messaging services, social media companies, and even cloud providers to report their users to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if they find out about…
You Can Help Stop These Bad Internet Bills
Red alert! For the last six months, EFF, our supporters, and dozens of other groups have been sounding the alarm about several #BadInternetBills that have been put forward in Congress. We’ve made it clear that these bills are terrible ideas,…
EFF Supports the PRESS Act to Protect Journalists
The Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying (PRESS) Act is the long overdue federal shield law that would, at last, provide strong protections to journalists against government surveillance and forced disclosure of their confidential sources. EFF strongly supports this bill,…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
A Broad Federal Publicity Right Is a Risky Answer to Generative AI Problems
As users continue to experiment with generative AI tools, artists are increasingly concerned that use of the tools to mimic their respective “styles” will put them out of business. In addition to the now-infamous AI-generated song that seemed to feature…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
EFF Poker Tournament at DEF CON 31 ♠️
The summer is upon us and that means only one thing, the DEF CON hacking conference is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that security expert Tarah Wheeler will host EFF’s second annual charity poker tournament at the Horseshoe Poker…
Ecuador’s Judicial System Must Reaffirm Ola Bini’s Innocence In the Face of Prosecutor’s Office Appeal
On January 31, the Swedish computer security expert and free software developer, Ola Bini, was found not guilty by a unanimous verdict from a three-judge tribunal in Ecuador. This marked the culmination of an unfounded criminal prosecution that has persisted…
Even the Government Thinks It Should Stop Buying Corporate Surveillance Data
Intern Nicholas Wilson was the primary author of this post. U.S. government intelligence agencies are buying data about us. The danger to our civil liberties is so extreme that even the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) said…
Victory! Ninth Circuit Allows Human Rights Case to Move Forward Against Cisco Systems
People around the world have been searching for ways to hold accountable companies that build tools for government repression. From massive surveillance systems to state-sponsored malware, governments around the world are increasingly using technology to locate, track, and engage in…
EU Media Freedom Act: A Media Privilege in Content Moderation Is a Really Bad Idea
Introduced in September 2022 by the European Commission as part of the “new push for European Union Democracy,” the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) seeks to promote media pluralism and independence across the EU. EMFA in a Nutshell The EMFA…