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2026-06-02 14:04:03 GMT

Privacy Badger is one of EFF's most-loved tools. We get it—online tracking is out of control, and this adorable mascot fights corporate surveillance and helps you take back your privacy. Support the Privacy Badger team with this new crewneck today! https://eff.org/spring
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2026-05-20 22:56:03 GMT

Instead of blaming users for not using these sorts of features and then abandoning the promise of delivery, Meta should start by enabling strong privacy protective features by default. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/05/broken-promises-rip-instagrams-end-end-encrypted-dms

2026-05-17 13:57:03 GMT

"There was no meaningful time savings in the group of officers that switched to AI...likely because officers spent time verifying and correcting AI-generated reports and were still saddled with data entry that the AI cannot handle." https://www.proofnews.org/can-ai-replace-cops-work/

2026-04-13 22:29:29 GMT

Compared to other 3D printer laws proposed this year, California’s is the most troubling. It criminalizes open source, reduces consumer choice, and creates a new bureaucratic burden. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/dangers-californias-legislation-censor-3d-printing #opensource #3dprinting #AB2047

2026-04-11 20:00:10 GMT

The EU blocked mass scanning of messages, but the fight is far from over. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/eu-parliament-blocks-mass-scanning-our-chats-whats-next

2026-04-10 15:00:32 GMT

Technology should work for you. Learn how to bend Linux to your will with this new @npub1zuw…4emf book bundle! Your purchase also supports EFF’s fight for privacy and free speech 🙌 https://www.humblebundle.com/books/linux-good-stuff-no-starch-books

2026-04-09 16:29:41 GMT

After almost twenty years on the platform, EFF is logging off of X.
This isn’t a decision we made lightly, but it might be overdue. 🧵 (1/5)
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/eff-leaving-x

2026-04-09 16:29:41 GMT

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Twitter was never a utopia. We've criticized the platform for about as long as it's been around. Still, Twitter did deserve recognition from time to time for vociferously fighting for its users' rights. That changed. (2/5)

2026-04-09 07:59:03 GMT

The good news: the EU blocked mass scanning of messages. The bad news: they’re still considering other problematic scanning initiatives. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/eu-parliament-blocks-mass-scanning-our-chats-whats-next

2026-01-19 14:56:02 GMT

As age gates get rolled out, you may find yourself asking: should I continue to use services that require me to verify my age? And if so, how can I do that with the least risk to my personal information? To find out, check out our guide to navigating age assurance tech: https://eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/so-youve-hit-age-gate-what-now

2026-01-11 22:04:02 GMT

Google, Meta, and Amazon are among the top companies tracking you across the web. By automatically blocking their trackers, Privacy Badger makes it harder for Big Tech companies to profit from your personal information. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/online-tracking-out-control-privacy-badger-can-help-you-fight-back

2026-01-11 17:03:02 GMT

The issue of online safety is not solved through technology alone, and young people deserve a more intentional approach to protecting their safety and privacy online—not the lazy age verification strategies we saw implemented last year that cause more harm than they solve. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/age-verification-threats-across-globe-2025-review

2026-01-10 21:04:02 GMT

En 2025, la “verificación de edad” dejó de ser experimento y se volvió política masiva en EE. UU.: más censura, más vigilancia y más riesgos para privacidad y anonimato. La supuesta “seguridad” termina dañando a todos. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/year-states-chose-surveillance-over-safety-2025-review?language=es

2026-01-10 19:59:02 GMT

Age verification won't magically keep young people safer online, but that didn't prevent governments from spending 2025 implementing or attempting to introduce legislation requiring all online users to verify their ages before accessing the digital space. Here’s three ways we fought back last year. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/age-verification-threats-across-globe-2025-review

2026-01-10 18:04:02 GMT

ICE has spent hundreds of millions on surveillance. Some technologists are building tools to find it, map it, and push back. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/how-hackers-are-fighting-back-against-ice

2026-01-10 15:56:03 GMT

Locking down your phone, being mindful of what you're wearing, and coming up with plans to communicate with others are all key steps to take before attending a protest. https://ssd.eff.org/module/attending-protest

2026-01-09 17:59:02 GMT

ICE’s budget now rivals the militaries of nations around the world and that money is building an enormous domestic surveillance machine. Learn about the surveillance tactics they’re using and how you can protect yourself and your community. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/ice-going-surveillance-shopping-spree

2026-01-08 23:58:02 GMT

It can be hard to imagine how to defend oneself against an overwhelming force like ICE. But a few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter-surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/how-hackers-are-fighting-back-against-ice

2026-01-08 23:04:02 GMT

Age verification mandates. They're everywhere! But does anyone really want them? 🙅‍♀️
We're breaking these laws down, from what they do and how they harm civil liberties. Join us live next week! https://eff.org/livestream-age

2026-01-07 20:02:02 GMT

With an annual budget that is 10 times the size of the agency’s total surveillance spending for the last 13 years, ICE is going on a shopping spree, creating one of the largest, most comprehensive domestic surveillance machines in history. Here’s what they are buying. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/ice-going-surveillance-shopping-spree

2026-01-07 18:06:51 GMT

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To learn more about Rayhunter and how you can locate cell-site simulators in your community, head to https://www.eff.org/Rayhunter.

2026-01-07 18:06:50 GMT

Thanks @npub1yek…9ze2 for highlighting our tool, Rayhunter, in your latest video! Rayhunter, and everyone who contributes to the project, is helping expand our understanding of how cell-site simulators are being deployed in the U.S. or globally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_F4rEaRduk

2026-01-06 17:24:01 GMT

Trying to understand all of the ins and outs of digital security can be overwhelming, but our team at EFF is here to help. With our security starter pack, you can take a few simple steps to improve your digital privacy. https://ssd.eff.org/playlist/want-security-starter-pack

2026-01-05 20:03:04 GMT

Our next EFFecting Change is all about breaking down how age verification laws work, who they exclude, and how these mandates threaten privacy and free expression for people of all ages. Join the livestream on January 15th so you can also take part in the live Q&A! https://www.eff.org/event/effecting-change-human-cost-online-age-verification

2026-01-01 20:57:01 GMT

Age verification mandates are spreading rapidly, despite clear evidence that they do not work and actively harm the people they claim to protect. 2026 will be the year we push back harder. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/year-states-chose-surveillance-over-safety-2025-review

2026-01-01 20:01:06 GMT

Utah and California are the first states to step up to regulate how police use AI to write their reports. Who will be next? https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/ai-police-reports-year-review

2026-01-01 17:59:03 GMT

Data breaches affect everyone, and in 2025 we saw plenty of them, ranging from the novel to the predictable. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/breachies-2025-worst-weirdest-most-impactful-data-breaches-year

2026-01-01 17:01:05 GMT

Tell companies to stop tracking you by installing Privacy Badger today! https://privacybadger.org/

2026-01-01 16:00:12 GMT

There’s never been a better time to learn what’s at stake and how to protect yourself from invasive age verification mandates. Head over to https://www.EFF.org/Age to explore our explainers, user-friendly guides, technical breakdowns, and advocacy tools. The fight to protect the internet begins with you.

2025-12-31 18:02:03 GMT

If you’re confused about the difference between “age verification,” “age estimation,” “age assurance,” and “age gate” — you’re not alone. Let’s help you make sense of it all. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/10/age-verification-estimation-assurance-oh-my-guide-terminology

2025-12-30 20:59:03 GMT

Every person makes a difference in the online rights movement, and every person counts in our Year-End Challenge. Donate ANY AMOUNT today and help us unlock bonus grants: https://eff.org/yec

2025-12-30 20:02:02 GMT

It’s time for Big Media and its friends to drop their quest for dangerous new site-blocking laws. But every time they bring it up, we’ll rally internet users of all stripes to fight it. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/site-blocking-laws-will-always-be-bad-idea-2025-review

2025-12-30 15:04:05 GMT

If you want to start taking steps to enhance your digital security, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some simple concepts and tips. https://ssd.eff.org/playlist/want-security-starter-pack

2025-12-29 19:00:14 GMT

The flying cameras on drones are bad enough, but they’re becoming even more powerful surveillance tools. Communities should work to enforce standards around their adoption and use. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/drone-first-responder-programs-2025-review

2025-12-28 18:59:02 GMT

We’ve seen multiple attempts to undermine encryption around the world, some more successful than others. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/defending-encryption-us-and-abroad-2025-review

2025-12-28 18:03:01 GMT

Our new age verification resource hub will answer all your questions about the dangerous new age-gating mandates sweeping the US and the world. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/age-verification-coming-internet-we-built-you-resource-hub-fight-back

2025-12-28 16:57:02 GMT

Real-time bidding, which powers nearly every ad you see online, might be the most privacy-invasive surveillance system that you’ve never heard of. Learn how it works and how to protect yourself. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/online-behavioral-ads-fuel-surveillance-industry-heres-how

2025-12-28 15:04:02 GMT

With Rayhunter, we can find out how cell site simulators are being used, and protect ourselves and our communities from this form of surveillance. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/meet-rayhunter-new-open-source-tool-eff-detect-cellular-spying

2025-12-28 01:56:02 GMT

EFF has defended tech users, digital creators, and researchers for over 35 years. Your support is the reason we can keep up this fight. Donate today! https://eff.org/YEC

2025-12-27 23:02:03 GMT

A good weekend project: Create strong, unique passphrases for your online accounts. https://ssd.eff.org/module/creating-strong-passwords

2025-12-27 22:02:03 GMT

2025-12-27 20:59:02 GMT

You may not have noticed the massive proliferation of AI-written police reports–and that’s by design. In 2025, EFF and several states pushed back. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/local-communities-are-winning-against-alpr-surveillance-heres-how-2025-review

2025-12-26 18:02:03 GMT

Love Privacy Badger? Hate data brokers? Join EFF in the fight against online surveillance by sharing Privacy Badger with your loved ones this holiday season. https://privacybadger.org/

2025-12-25 22:02:01 GMT

The issue of online safety is not solved through technology alone, and young people deserve a more intentional approach to protecting their safety and privacy online—not the lazy age verification strategies we’ve seen implemented this year that cause more harm than they solve. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/age-verification-threats-across-globe-2025-review

2025-12-25 17:01:04 GMT

Utah and California are the first states to step up to regulate how police use AI to write their reports. Who will be next? https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/ai-police-reports-year-review

2025-12-25 00:56:05 GMT

Support the fight to defend digital freedoms and you can receive some special EFF gear. It's a win-win! https://eff.org/YEC
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2025-12-24 23:00:08 GMT

Digital Rights Bytes is a place for you to get clear answers to the frequently asked questions that bug you about technology in short, easily digestible bites. https://www.digitalrightsbytes.org/

2025-12-24 21:59:02 GMT

Home for the holidays? Help your loved ones install Privacy Badger to stop online trackers from following them around the web. https://privacybadger.org/

2025-12-24 21:01:02 GMT

The European Commission (EC) is considering a “Digital Omnibus” package that would substantially rewrite EU privacy law, particularly the landmark General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It’s not a done deal, and it shouldn’t be. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/eus-new-digital-package-proposal-promises-red-tape-cuts-guts-gdpr-privacy-rights

2025-12-23 23:03:02 GMT

Join EFF's Rindala Alajaji and Alexis Hancock along with Hana Memon from Gen-Z for Change and Cynthia Conti-Cook from Collaborative Research Center for Resilience for our next EFFecting Change stream about what we stand to lose as more governments push to age-gate the web. https://www.eff.org/event/effecting-change-human-cost-online-age-verification

2025-12-21 18:56:02 GMT

Big thank you to everyone who participated in our AMA on the harms of age-verification mandates over on Reddit’s r/privacy this week. We got some really good questions—did we answer any of yours? https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1pk5n1y/comment/nuwpiui/

2025-12-21 17:56:02 GMT

From photo IDs and selfies to social security numbers and location information, data breaches hit a wide variety of companies this year. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/breachies-2025-worst-weirdest-most-impactful-data-breaches-year

2025-12-20 20:59:02 GMT

It may often feel like the whole idea of protecting yourself online is too big of an issue to tackle. But we can take small steps to better protect our own privacy, as well as to build an online space that feels as free and safe as speaking with those closest to us in the offline world. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/02/privacy-loves-company

2025-12-20 18:59:01 GMT

It’s clear that trans people face unique, advanced, and persistent threats—online and off. Here are some strategies for resisting the tech-enabled violence that trans people face. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/06/strategies-resisting-tech-enabled-violence-facing-transgender-people

2025-12-20 17:59:02 GMT

Data breaches affect everyone, and this year we saw plenty of them, ranging from the novel to the predictable. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/breachies-2025-worst-weirdest-most-impactful-data-breaches-year

2025-12-19 23:58:02 GMT

Even if age verification laws require data deletion, you have to trust every website and third-party verifier will actually do it. That's a lot of faith to place in companies with spotty track records—and a risk that doesn't exist in-person when a bartender just glances at your ID. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/why-isnt-online-age-verification-just-showing-your-id-person

2025-12-19 19:03:03 GMT

EFF obtained datasets representing more than 12 million searches logged by more than 3,900 agencies between 2024 and 2025. The data shows that agencies logged hundreds of searches related to the 50501, Hands Off, and No Kings protests, among other protests in between. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/how-cops-are-using-flock-safetys-alpr-network-surveil-protesters-and-activists

2025-12-18 23:56:02 GMT

Fair use is not just an excuse to copy—it’s a pillar of online speech protection, and disregarding it in order to lash out at a critic should have serious consequences. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/fair-use-right-ignoring-it-has-consequences

2025-12-18 19:04:02 GMT

As we approach the final negotiations of this regulation, we urge EU lawmakers to work on a final text that fully protects users’ right to private communication and avoids intrusive age-verification mandates and risk benchmark systems that lead to surveillance in practice. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

2025-12-18 17:51:55 GMT

2025-12-17 23:58:02 GMT

Knowing where automated license plate readers are located is nice, but it doesn’t erase the “legitimate public safety risk” posed by the vast amounts of data this technology collects, EFF’s Sarah Hamid told Louisville Public Media. https://www.lpm.org/investigate/2025-12-17/nearly-200-license-plate-readers-keep-watch-on-louisville-drivers-lmpd-wont-say-where-they-are

2025-12-17 23:04:06 GMT

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To learn more about age verification and the impacts and harms of these policies, head to https://www.EFF.org/Age.

2025-12-17 23:04:05 GMT

UNICEF's statement on age restrictions on social media highlights a key point that supporters of these restrictions ignore — social media bans hurt the most vulnerable and marginalized young people, cutting them off from sources of connection, expression, and learning. https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/age-restrictions-alone-wont-keep-children-safe-online

2025-12-17 22:13:12 GMT

Age-gating mandates are reshaping the internet in ways that are invasive, dangerous, and deeply unnecessary. But users are not powerless! We can challenge these laws, protect our digital rights, and build a safer digital world for all internet users, no matter their ages.
Learn more at https://www.eff.org/age.
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2025-12-17 18:31:50 GMT

Drones are essentially flying police officers. “If I’m in my backyard, if I’m on my deck, do I expect that I have to encounter a law enforcement camera? I shouldn’t have to,” EFF’s Beryl Lipton told @npub1xf8…0uw6. https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-dps-drone-fleet-doubled-in-size/

2025-12-17 17:03:15 GMT

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear t-shirts that say "Let's Sue the Government!" https://shop.eff.org/products/lets-sue-the-government-t-shirt
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2025-12-16 17:29:37 GMT

Where users face threats to their privacy and security online, EFF’s technology tools are there to defend them. https://www.eff.org/tools

2025-12-15 23:18:34 GMT

AMA Alert! We launched https://EFF.org/Age, our Age Verification Resource hub, and want to talk to you about it. We’ll be on Reddit's r/privacy today, on 12/16, and on 12/17 to help you resist this censorship and surveillance nightmare. https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1pk5n1y/were_eff_and_were_fighting_to_defend_your_privacy/

2025-12-15 14:36:52 GMT

A petition calling for the repeal of the UK's Online Safety Act has reached more than 550,000 signatures and will be debated this afternoon in the UK Parliament. Ahead of the debate, EFF, Open Rights Group, Big Brother Watch, and Index on Censorship wrote to politicians urging them to listen to their constituents and repeal the legislation. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/eff-open-rights-group-big-brother-watch-and-index-censorship-call-uk-government

2025-12-14 22:04:02 GMT

Feeling overwhelmed by the onslaught of invasive age-verification mandates? You’re not alone. We built a resource hub to break down how these laws work, who they harm, what’s at stake, and how to protect yourself. Join the fight at https://www.EFF.org/Age.

2025-12-14 21:04:02 GMT

An iPhone has so many privacy and security features that it’s very easy to miss them. Now’s a good time to dive in and get to know them all. https://ssd.eff.org/module/how-to-get-to-know-iphone-privacy-and-security-settings

2025-12-14 16:57:02 GMT

The "online age verification is just like showing ID" talking point falls apart under the slightest scrutiny. Our new post breaks down why: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/why-isnt-online-age-verification-just-showing-your-id-person

2025-12-14 16:03:03 GMT

Alertamos sobre una prueba preocupante: Axon está integrando reconocimiento facial en cámaras corporales policiales. Esta tecnología amplifica los riesgos de vigilancia masiva y sesgo algorítmico.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/axon-tests-face-recognition-body-worn-cameras?language=es

2025-12-14 14:56:02 GMT

So-called "smart" devices are pushed heavily for the holidays, but be mindful of what you're opting that gift recipient into. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/12/think-twice-giving-surveillance-holidays

2025-12-13 18:02:02 GMT

Online age verification isn't the same as a quick ID flash: it's surveillance. These systems collect your data and undermine your ability to anonymously access and discuss sensitive topics online. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/why-isnt-online-age-verification-just-showing-your-id-person

2025-12-13 15:58:02 GMT

Most people should use a password manager, but there's no one-size-fits-all recommendation. https://ssd.eff.org/module/choosing-the-password-manager-that-s-right-for-you

2025-12-13 06:26:02 GMT

Network blocking is a dangerous censorship tool; instead, the consistent deletion of content should be required. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

2025-12-12 22:00:08 GMT

2025-12-12 17:50:00 GMT

The rampant data sharing fueled by online tracking has serious consequences. Privacy Badger blocks online tracking to prevent your browsing data from being used against you. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/online-tracking-out-control-privacy-badger-can-help-you-fight-back

2025-12-12 06:56:02 GMT

#Ageverification must not become mandatory. In general, the effect and implementation of age verification are still unclear, and the risks outweigh the benefits. There is no law worldwide that enforces mandatory AV for messengers. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

2025-12-12 01:00:12 GMT

Yesterday marked the launch of our new resource center to answer all of your questions about online age verification mandates! Head over to https://EFF.org/Age to explore our explainers, user-friendly guides, technical breakdowns, and advocacy tools—all indexed in the sidebar for easy browsing. https://www.EFF.org/Age.

2025-12-12 00:04:02 GMT

"Any workplace surveillance should have strict limitations on its use," EFF’s @npub1en7…l4yw told Business Insider. That might include not using the technology outside the workplace or beyond work hours. https://www.businessinsider.com/employee-surveillance-how-boss-monitors-your-work-2025-12

2025-12-11 22:56:02 GMT

Online age verification isn't like showing ID at a bar. It's more invasive, affects far more transactions, and poses serious privacy, security, and free speech risks that in-person checks never do. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/why-isnt-online-age-verification-just-showing-your-id-person

2025-12-11 19:34:02 GMT

The U.S. proposes asking foreign tourists for five years of social media history before allowing them into the country. EFF’s Lisa Femia breaks down this breaks down this speech-chilling and privacy-invasive scheme for ABC Australia.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-11/us-to-order-foreign-tourists-to-disclose-social-media-histories/106128922

2025-12-11 18:42:19 GMT

Our new Age Verification Resource Hub is live at https://www.EFF.org/Age — and next week (12/15–12/17), we’re hosting an AMA on r/privacy to talk about it. Come ask us anything about what these sweeping laws really mean for your rights and safety.

2025-12-11 06:34:02 GMT

#E2EE must be explicitly protected, and client-side scanning must be excluded entirely. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

2025-12-10 19:56:03 GMT

Mandatory social media disclosure and surveillance “has not proven effective at finding terrorists and other bad guys,” EFF’s Sophia Cope told The New York Times. “But it has chilled the free speech and invaded the privacy of innocent travelers” and Americans, too.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/travel/social-media-tourists-visa-border-patrol.html

2025-12-10 18:28:03 GMT

Losing anonymity online “means that personal private data is able to be collected and retained and stored and breached, maybe used by bad actors linking your identity to the sites that you visit online,” EFF’s Molly Buckley told Michigan Public. https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2025-12-08/michigan-bill-would-require-parental-consent-for-teens-on-social-media

2025-12-10 17:20:33 GMT

Today we’re launching https://EFF.org/Age, our one-stop shop to answer all of your questions about online age verification mandates. What’s at stake for users? How do we push back? What even IS age verification, anyway? Visit https://www.eff.org/age now to explore our resources and join the fight to protect the internet.

2025-12-10 06:33:02 GMT

In general, there is a high risk that the law will end up being extremely complex. The risk categories in the Commission's text, in particular, will quickly lead to mandatory maximum-risk mitigation measures (such as scanning and age verification). https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/after-years-controversy-eus-chat-control-nears-its-final-hurdle-what-know

2025-12-10 02:03:02 GMT

The GDPR set the global standard for privacy legislation. Now the European Commission wants to gut GDPR privacy protections with its "Digital Omnibus" proposal. Don't be fooled—this threatens everyone's privacy rights. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/eus-new-digital-package-proposal-promises-red-tape-cuts-guts-gdpr-privacy-rights

2025-12-09 20:01:03 GMT

The UK's age verification rollout has been chaotic. “What we are really doing is building surveillance infrastructure around accessing information online,” EFF’s Paige Collings told Tech Policy Press. https://www.techpolicy.press/age-verification-is-locking-trans-people-out-of-the-internet/

2025-12-09 18:00:13 GMT

Instead of doomscrolling, expand your brain with computer hacking for good! The new @npub1zuw…4emf hacking bundle has 18 books all designed to help you secure your cyberspace. Pay what you want—$36 or more gets them all and supports EFF. https://www.humblebundle.com/books/hacking-no-starch-books

2025-12-09 05:28:05 GMT

With this year's new member t-shirt, we wanted to envision a world where we get things right--one where technology enables you to be your whole self online. This future is possible with your support: https://eff.org/power-up
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2025-12-08 23:43:41 GMT

“The political climate around Palestine has made it such that a lot of the Silicon Valley-based social media platforms don’t seem particularly willing to ensure that Palestinian content can stay up,” EFF’s @npub1nnj…xv5t told @npub1s89…rdtv.
https://theintercept.com/2025/12/07/youtube-deleted-journalist-israel-palestine-censorship/

2025-12-08 19:23:02 GMT

The European Commission's proposed "Digital Omnibus" package would gut GDPR protections under the guise of cutting red tape. This is a terrible idea that would undermine privacy rights across the EU. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/eus-new-digital-package-proposal-promises-red-tape-cuts-guts-gdpr-privacy-rights

2025-12-08 18:04:02 GMT

Age-verification mandates create barriers along lines of race, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and socioeconomic class. Here’s 10 (not so) hidden ways how. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/10-not-so-hidden-dangers-age-verification

2025-12-08 14:44:04 GMT

This year has been draining—from governments silencing online speech to police deploying dystopian surveillance tech to track our every move. If you're fed up, now's the time to support EFF's work. We're pushing back: https://eff.org/power-up

2025-12-08 01:04:02 GMT

How do trackers see your internet browser? Find out with Cover Your Tracks: https://coveryourtracks.eff.org

2025-12-07 20:56:01 GMT

Whether you're questioning the effects of technology in your life or you're the designated family tech wizard, Digital Rights Bytes is here to answer common questions about the devices you use: https://www.digitalrightsbytes.org/topics/is-my-phone-listening-to-me