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States Introduce Dubious Anti-Pornography Legislation to Ransom the Internet
More than a dozen state legislatures are considering a bill called the “Human Trafficking Prevention Act,” which has nothing to do with human trafficking and all to do with one man’s crusade against pornography at the expense of free speech. At… Read More ›
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When Did You First Realize the Importance of Online Privacy?
Privacy info. This embed will serve content from youtube-nocookie.com Was there a moment in your life when you had an awakening about the importance of digital privacy? Maybe your parents snooped around an email account when you forgot to log… Read More ›
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Congress Is Home These Next Two Weeks. Will Members Hear from You?
Starting today, Congress is closed for the next two weeks so members of Congress can be home. That means if you want to tell your member of Congress how you feel on any specific topic, such as your thoughts on… Read More ›
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Ninth Circuit Sends a Message to Platforms: Use a Moderator, Go to Trial
After almost two decades of litigation, you’d think the contours of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) safe harbors would be settled. But the cases just keep coming, and while the overall trend is pretty favorable, the latest ruling takes… Read More ›
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Dream Job Alert: Defend Digital Freedom as an EFF Activist
Want to spend your days fighting for digital rights and building a grassroots movement across the U.S.? You’re in luck! EFF is hiring. We’re expanding the grassroots advocacy team at EFF. Part of our larger activism team dedicated to defending… Read More ›
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Twitter Fights Effort by Customs and Border Protection to Identify Administration Critic
Update (April 7, 2017): According to a new filing [.pdf], the Justice Department told Twitter that CBP’s request had been withdrawn, and the government no longer seeks to identify the Twitter user. In response, Twitter dropped its suit. Twitter is fighting… Read More ›
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Border Search Bill Would Rein in CBP
Border Searches of U.S. Persons’ Digital Devices Would Require a Warrant As promised by Sen. Wyden in February, a bill was introduced this week in Congress that would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection or other government agents to obtain… Read More ›
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The Four Flavors of Automated License Plate Reader Technology
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) may be the most common mass surveillance technology in use by local law enforcement around the country—but they’re not always used in the same way. Typically, ALPR systems are comprised of high-speed cameras connected to… Read More ›
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Security Professionals Scoff at Trump’s Position on Privacy
Attendants of this year’s RSA Conference—an event drawing thousands of digital security professionals, cryptographers, engineers, as well as tech companies and intelligence agencies looking to recruit—expressed skepticism of President Trump’s commitment to privacy. Silicon Valley’s response to President Donald Trump… Read More ›
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London Police Ink Shadowy Deal with Industry on Website Takedowns
We’ve previously highlighted how payment service providers like Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, and others go beyond the law to isolate and effectively censor websites that infringe their sometimes arbitrary standards. This has resulted in websites that provide information on sexuality, pharmaceuticals, or… Read More ›