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  1. 4 minutes ago

    A universal 21st century fiber broadband access network needs an all-of-the-above approach to building it out, which makes the cable industry's continued opposition to local government networks so short-sighted—and harms the people who need broadband.

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  2. 17 minutes ago

    "As people stay at home and spend more time online, the impact of content moderation errors takes on a new shape. When the only place to express oneself is online, freedom of expression becomes even more vital." - EFF's and

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  3. 49 minutes ago

    California prison officials are refusing to release data crucial to researchers' efforts to detect bias in parole decisions. We're proud to represent these researchers in a lawsuit to release this information.

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  4. 2 hours ago

    If you depend on a service provider to communicate with the world, from an ISP to a web host to YouTube, you rely on safe harbors. The DMCA is not just a protection for Big Tech; it is the cornerstone of the Internet.

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  5. 2 hours ago

    Finally, the report gives short shrift to the reality that the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA protect a vast array of all kinds of internet activities—sharing videos, photos, speech.

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  6. 2 hours ago

    For example, the proposal to terminate someone’s Internet access—at any time, but especially now—is a hugely disproportionate response to unproven allegations of copyright infringement.

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  7. 2 hours ago

    The solutions it proposes are in the service of tilting the "balance" of Section 512 towards rightsholders, ignoring the users who will actually bear the brunt of these policies.

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  8. 2 hours ago

    In its report on Section 512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), the Copyright Office has incorrectly determined that the only groups whose concerns should be addressed are those of large tech companies and major rightsholders.

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  9. 2 hours ago

    EFF submitted a letter to the UN Special Rapporteur on racial discrimination describing our years of research, litigation, and advocacy concerning the growing problem of surveillance at the U.S. border.

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  10. 3 hours ago

    We can’t let this crisis be used to force face surveillance into our communities. Today at 5PM (PT) join a distinguished panel to hear more about the dangers of this technology and how we can stop it in California.

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  11. 4 hours ago

    Governments around the world have tried for many years to gain access to cell phone location data without a warrant. After COVID-19, they may get it.

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  12. 5 hours ago

    Digital verified credentials of COVID-19 test results would take us a worrying step towards national digital identification, create information security risks, and exacerbate social inequities in access to smartphones and COVID-19 tests.

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  13. 6 hours ago

    The digital divide has never been clearer, as thousands complying with social distancing guidelines are forced to move more of their lives online. SB 1130 would take a significant step to closing that gap in California.

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  14. 9 hours ago

    Facebook's new Oversight Board has a lot of impressive names on it...but we're concerned about who (and what) is missing so far

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  15. 12 hours ago

    “I think we can and should push them to do better with the moderation practices that they have, and to be more transparent about them so we can hold them accountable...” What else does think about platforms? Read our interview to find out

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  16. 20 hours ago

    Thanks to all of our members who came to our Speakeasy tonight! We had a blast and can't wait to do more virtual events in the future.

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  17. 22 hours ago

    Our spring Members-Only Speakeasy has just begun and we're learning about the Atlas of Surveillance research project! If you're registered, check your email for call details

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  18. 23 hours ago

    We’re excited to be part of UPLIFT! by this Friday, May 22. Join us for a presentation about Certbot, Q&A, networking & more!

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  19. 24 hours ago

    One hour to go! To all of our members that registered for our Spring Speakeasy, we'll see you soon.

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  20. May 20

    Surveillance tech vendors are using this moment to promote surveillance products, even when they do more harm than good. California, join us for a livestream discussing the risks presented by face surveillance and what we can do to protect our communities.

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