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2026-05-07 21:01:00 GMT

We'd all like the internet to be a better place—for kids and adults alike. But in the name of online safety, governments around the world are racing to impose a dangerous new system of control. Learn why age verification will only strengthen, not rein in, big tech companies on the EFFector podcast.
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2026-04-30 18:57:03 GMT

“In the past, to get location data, law enforcement had to use a warrant approved by a judge,” Mario Trujillo told Prism. “Without that judicial oversight, these kinds of tools can be abused. People can be tracked for any reason or no reason.” https://prismreports.org/2026/04/29/dhs-surveillance-location-data-penlink-plx/

2026-04-29 19:38:46 GMT

If you're driving in Texas, you may see one of these billboards. The reason? Texas deputies have already used Flock Safety's surveillance data in an abortion investigation — and they tried to deny it. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/10/flock-safety-and-texas-sheriff-claimed-license-plate-search-was-missing-person-it
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2026-04-19 22:00:15 GMT

Google rompió su promesa. Entregó datos de un estudiante al ICE (Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas) mediante una citación administrativa, sin darle aviso previo para defenderse. Exigimos a las fiscalías que investiguen esta práctica comercial engañosa. https://www.eff.org/es/deeplinks/2026/04/google-broke-its-promise-me-now-ice-has-my-data

2026-04-18 14:02:03 GMT

Linux users: @nprofile…hxel put together a book bundle on Humble just for you. Pay what you want, build your skills, and support EFF in the process. 🐧 https://www.humblebundle.com/books/linux-good-stuff-no-starch-books

2026-04-16 20:56:13 GMT

Buried in New York State's proposed budget is an ill-conceived measure to stifle 3D printing with surveillance and censorware. We need to act now to defend creators and demand legislators to drop these provisions. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/stop-new-yorks-attack-3d-printing #newyork #3dprinting

2026-04-10 23:54:27 GMT

Reddit has been ordered to appear before a grand jury as the Trump administration tries to unmask anonymous online critics. “We should be very, very, very concerned that they’ve now taken one of these to a grand jury,” EFF’s @nprofile…6x3a told @nprofile…9xdl. https://theintercept.com/2026/04/10/reddit-ice-protest-grand-jury/

2026-04-10 15:00:32 GMT

Technology should work for you. Learn how to bend Linux to your will with this new @nprofile…hxel 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

2026-04-04 18:59:03 GMT

Anger towards big tech companies exists because these companies harvest and exploit peoples’ data. We should pass laws to stop that. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/dont-weaken-speech-protections-just-punish-meta

2026-03-27 19:32:08 GMT

"For years, this has been one of the most glaring infringements on people's privacy, and Congress has had many chances to act to close this data broker loophole, and they haven't been able to," EFF’s Matthew Guariglia told San Diego's CBS 8.
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/coalition-of-attorneys-general-urge-congress-to-close-data-broker-loophole/509-33cbcd88-f1f3-4fb3-a009-6ae03dc23840

2026-03-25 21:01:03 GMT

Recording ICE doing their official duties at an airport is a protected activity under the First Amendment because the airport is a public location, EFF’s Saira Hussain told HuffPost.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-airports-how-prepare-rights_l_69c16058e4b0964b56ffd681

2026-03-24 21:02:36 GMT

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Nicole Ozer has been appointed as executive director of the Electronic Frontier
Foundation effective June 1!
Who is EFF's new ED? 🧵 (1/5)
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2026-03-23 20:34:01 GMT

"My sense of people in Nevada is that they're very skeptical of the government and they value their freedom and liberty," EFF’s @nprofile…jhnv told @nprofile…hj2z "I think license plate readers — on a very philosophical and fundamental level — really harm that." https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/license-plate-reader-cameras-abound-in-nevada-the-state-has-no-laws-to-regulate-them

2026-03-21 17:01:05 GMT

Apple, Google, Meta, Bluesky, Ring, Telegram—all these companies could offer stronger protections for our chats and our data. https://www.encryptitalready.org

2026-03-19 17:02:43 GMT

This video is from 2023, but our concerns about Section 702 remain the same. The government must stop conducting warrantless surveillance on Americans. Learn more about Section 702, which is up for reauthorization this month: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/03/safe-act-imperfect-vehicle-real-section-702-reform.
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2026-03-09 19:23:50 GMT

EFF's Cindy Cohn unboxes her new book, Privacy's Defender! It hits shelves TOMORROW, March 10th. Order your copy today and see if Cindy is coming to a city near you for the tour! https://www.eff.org/Privacys-Defender
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2026-03-07 17:59:03 GMT

Join EFF Exective Director Cindy Cohn and @nprofile…0jjs Cofounder Jason Koebler for an in depth conversation about Cindy's new book "Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance" live on March 19 at 11 am PT https://eff.org/livestream-defender

2026-03-07 01:15:02 GMT

This International Women’s Day, five women at EFF talk about the women who have inspired them. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/03/admiring-our-heroes-international-womens-day-five-women-tech-eff-admires-0

2026-03-06 21:58:03 GMT

Cindy Cohn has spent 30 years standing up to the DOJ, taking on the NSA, and tangling with the FBI to protect our right to digital privacy. Join our livestream with Jason Koebler of @nprofile…0jjs on 3/19 at 11am PT for a conversation about Cindy's new book, "Privacy's Defender." https://eff.org/livestream-defender

2026-03-06 18:01:03 GMT

Targeted advertising gives your location to the government—just ask CBP. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2026/03/targeted-advertising-gives-your-location-government-just-ask-cbp

2026-03-01 19:32:02 GMT

The FTC’s new policy on age verification "will allow businesses to do more of what they want to do, which is vacuum up young people's information," EFF’s @nprofile…lazk told MediaPost. "It's a threat to privacy to force people to upload this information." https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/413093/ftc-endorses-age-verification-tech.html

2026-02-28 21:34:02 GMT

“They claim they might be looking for smugglers or … cartel members, but that’s not who they’re collecting data on,” EFF’s Dave Maass told CalMatters. “(The program) is primarily collecting data on people who live in the region.” https://calmatters.org/justice/2026/02/alpr-border-patrol-caltrans/

2026-02-26 22:01:36 GMT

The clock is ticking! Goodreads is doing a giveaway for Privacy's Defender, a novel from EFF's Cindy Cohn that gives insight into the most pivotal legal disputes that shaped the Internet. You have 8 days to enter and get the chance to win a free copy! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/236117090-privacy-s-defender

2026-02-26 18:29:24 GMT

The single best defense against phishing and data breaches is to use a password manager to generate and automatically fill a unique password for every site. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/how-pick-your-password-manager

2026-02-24 19:06:38 GMT

What creepy nonsense are companies up to when they try to guess your age or take your ID for age verification? https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/so-youve-hit-age-gate-what-now

2026-02-21 19:01:02 GMT

Wikipedia receives hundreds of legal demands every year to remove user-written content. Almost all are rejected. We spoke with Wikimedia’s legal team about how Section 230 helps protect volunteer editors and public knowledge. https://www.eff.org/pages/internet-still-works-wikipedia-defends-its-editors

2026-02-21 16:56:02 GMT

Setting a passcode for your lockscreen is an important step, but it's not the end of the story for securing your phone. https://ssd.eff.org/module/how-encrypt-your-iphone

2026-02-08 18:56:06 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

2026-02-07 23:02:03 GMT

What creepy nonsense are companies up to when they try to guess your age or take your ID for age verification? https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/so-youve-hit-age-gate-what-now

2026-02-05 23:05:27 GMT

ICE and CBP face-scanned 100,000 people last year. So EFF is proud to support Senator Markey’s “ICE Out of My Face Act,” which will stop these agencies’ biometric surveillance. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/yes-ice-out-my-face-act

2026-02-03 22:00:18 GMT

“People have a First Amendment right to observe, document, and communicate information about law enforcement activity,” EFF’s Mario Trujillo told The @nprofile…t7yy. “There is nothing about using Signal that changes that.” https://www.theverge.com/tech/872493/signal-community-organizing-guide-group-chat

2026-02-02 23:02:03 GMT

Apple, Google, Meta, Bluesky, Ring, Telegram—all these companies could offer stronger protections for our chats and our data. https://www.encryptitalready.org

2026-02-01 20:59:02 GMT

From license-plate readers to drones and cell-site simulators, ICE relies on a growing web of surveillance.
Here’s how hackers are shining a light on it—and why that matters. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/how-hackers-are-fighting-back-against-ice

2026-01-27 22:39:02 GMT

This isn’t just “owning the libs” — this is the highest office in the nation using technology to lie to the entire world. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/beware-government-using-image-manipulation-propaganda

2026-01-25 16:59:02 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

2026-01-25 14:58:02 GMT

If you're new to Signal, it might feel a little overwhelming to get the hang of, but you can get it set up and working pretty quickly. https://ssd.eff.org/module/how-to-use-signal

2026-01-23 20:00:10 GMT

What creepy nonsense are companies up to when they have to guess your age or take your ID for AV? https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/so-youve-hit-age-gate-what-now

2026-01-22 18:19:39 GMT

To curb AI deepfakes, “People fleeing [X], or other ways of exerting financial pressure on the company… will probably be more effective than trying to appeal to [Musk’s] feelings, and certainly to his ethics,” EFF’s @nprofile…6x3a told Mother Jones. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/01/grok-ncii-elon-musk/

2026-01-21 16:03:05 GMT

What creepy nonsense are companies up to when they have to guess your age or take your ID for AV? https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/so-youve-hit-age-gate-what-now

2026-01-16 01:13:23 GMT

ICE is using a Palantir tool that uses Medicaid and other government data to stalk people for arrest, @nprofile…0jjs reports. This is exactly the kind of data privacy abuse that EFF has been warning about. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/report-ice-using-palantir-tool-feeds-medicaid-data

2026-01-12 17:36:13 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

2026-01-09 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 21:30:54 GMT

“The DROP mechanism makes exercising our privacy rights more user-friendly, and every California resident should be aware of the tool so they can make their own choices,” EFF’s @nprofile…8w57 told San Francisco @nprofile…w0gf.
https://patch.com/california/san-francisco/spammers-be-gone-new-ca-platform-helps-users-disappear-pesky-text-call

2026-01-08 19:29:01 GMT

“Unfortunately, immigrants and noncitizens should now assume that anything they share publicly on social media might be surveilled by the government and potentially used against them,” EFF’s Lisa Femia told Borderless Magazine. https://borderlessmag.org/2026/01/08/ice-social-media-surveillance-immigration-applications-enforcement-chicago/

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

2025-12-30 19:04:02 GMT

Under the Fourth Circuit’s ruling, ISPs could be forced to cut off entire family homes, schools, and others when one person is repeatedly accused of copyright infringement. SCOTUS should reject this unreasonable ruling. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/fighting-renewed-attempts-make-isps-copyright-cops-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

2025-12-28 22:04:02 GMT

A year ago, many cities thought surveillance contracts were non-negotiable. In 2025, they learned otherwise. At renewal time, elected officials chose their constituents over vendors. That shift? It's the surveillance resistance we needed. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/procurement-power-when-cities-realized-they-can-just-say-no-2025-review

2025-12-28 20:03:05 GMT

Prefer to listen to your digital rights news? Here are 4 of the best interviews from EFFector Audio in 2025: https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/effector-audio-speaks-our-rights-2025-year-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 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 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 19:56:02 GMT

We saw some great wins and steps forward in state legislatures this year. We also fought some troubling trends. https://eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/states-take-tough-tech-policy-battles-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/

2025-12-26 16:02:03 GMT

Surveillance Self-Defense is EFF's online guide to defending yourself and your friends from surveillance by using secure technology and developing careful practices. Browse our tips, tools, and how-tos today: https://ssd.eff.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 19:58:03 GMT

Your donation, no matter the size, helps EFF meet our challenge of welcoming 5,000 donors before 2026. Join today and help us get there! https://eff.org/YEC

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/

2025-12-23 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

2025-12-23 14:57:02 GMT

This holiday season, give the gift of online privacy. Protect your loved ones from online tracking by helping them install Privacy Badger--a free browser extension from EFF. https://privacybadger.org/

2025-12-22 21:57:06 GMT

EFF’s Jacob Hoffman-Andrews helped the Washington Post develop a privacy self-defense guide for deleting the file your chatbot keeps on you, with settings for ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and Meta AI. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/12/22/ai-privacy-settings-chatgpt-gemini-claude-copilot-meta/

2025-12-22 20:02:05 GMT

“Flock's ambitions go far beyond license-plate surveillance,” EFF’s @nprofile…47hr told @nprofile…wwxt. “Flock's goal isn't to catch stolen cars, their goal is to have total surveillance of everyone all the time." https://www.404media.co/flock-exposed-its-ai-powered-cameras-to-the-internet-we-tracked-ourselves/

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

2025-12-21 16:02:02 GMT

New Speaking Freely is here! In our latest interview, we chat with Sami Ben Gharbia, a Tunisian human rights campaigner, blogger, writer and freedom of expression advocate. Read more here: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/speaking-freely-sami-ben-gharbia

2025-12-20 21:56:02 GMT

Support EFF's work by December 31 to help us unlock a series of challenge grants 🌟
No matter the size of the donation, every supporter ensures that we can fight censorship, defend encryption, and push back against surveillance. Join us! https://eff.org/YEC

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 16:00:09 GMT

Before sending a copyright infringement notice to an online platform, people need to consider all the fair use factors—not make up their own test. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/fair-use-right-ignoring-it-has-consequences

2025-12-20 14:04:03 GMT

It doesn’t matter if you’re an engineer, a caretaker, an artist, or a political activist—you can power the work necessary for a brighter future together (and unlock additional grants before the year ends!). Support EFF's work today! https://eff.org/YEC

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 20:00:07 GMT

Though age verification mandates claim to protect children, in practice they create harmful censorship and surveillance regimes that put everyone—adults and young people alike—at risk. Learn how to fight back at our new Age Verification Resource Center: https://www.EFF.org/Age.

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 21:57:02 GMT

“Do LinkedIn users understand how their data is getting used and what’s going to happen with it, and what protections they do and do not have under LinkedIn’s own terms of service?” EFF’s @nprofile…9syy mused to Bloomberg Law. “I suspect they don’t.” https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/linkedins-war-against-bot-scrapers-ramps-up-as-ai-gets-smarter

2025-12-18 17:51:55 GMT

2025-12-17 22:01:05 GMT

Prepare yourself for next year’s DEF CON and Black Hat with this new @nprofile…7gm3 bundle: Hacking. 18 books for as little as $36—and you’re supporting EFF’s fight for digital freedom! https://www.humblebundle.com/books/hacking-no-starch-books

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 @nprofile…hk4v. 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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2025-12-17 01:02:02 GMT

We just finished Day 2 of our Ask Me Anything about the risks, harms, and legality of age verification mandates. We'll be back tomorrow (12/17) from 12-5pm PT. Join us!
https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1pk5n1y/were_eff_and_were_fighting_to_defend_your_privacy/

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

2025-12-16 00:02:02 GMT

“Congress should end the many years of overreach by the U.S. Intelligence Community by requiring warrants for the collection or capture of any communication involving an American,” EFF’s India McKinney told @Militarydotcom. https://www.military.com/daily-news/headlines/2025/12/15/congress-faces-new-reckoning-over-warrantless-surveillance-powers.html

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 19:42:43 GMT

We’ve seen your posts. Age verification is coming for the internet and we’re all worried. What does it mean for users and how do we push back? Come ASK US ANYTHING about these invasive mandates on Reddit’s r/privacy—starting today at 12pm PT! 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 19:01:02 GMT

Everyone should have the right to speak up against injustice without ending up in a database. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/how-cops-are-using-flock-safetys-alpr-network-surveil-protesters-and-activists

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

2025-12-11 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 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.