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California has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build affordable broadband in communities across the state. But one bill, A.B. 2749, deeply threatens the state’s ability to ensure all Californians can have affordable service.
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On the final podcast episode this season, we talk with about what we lost when we started calling art "user generated content," and what we would gain if we can clarify what we're fighting for when we talk about a "better internet."
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Certbot is part of EFF’s larger effort to encrypt the entire Internet. Along with HTTPS Everywhere, Certbot aims to build a network that is more structurally private, safe, and protected against censorship.
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Victory! A bill establishing crucial protections for the confidentiality of medical immunity information has passed through both houses of the NY legislature. People need to be able to trust public health information won't be used in unauthorized ways.
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In granting British citizenship to imprisoned Egyptian blogger, coder, and activist Alaa Abd El Fattah, the UK government took responsibility for his civil liberties. EFF urges the UK Foreign Office to secure Alaa’s safe release and transfer to the UK:
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This week we talk with about how fandom and fan communities move people from the abstract to something meaningful—and help people learn about everything from corporate structures and licensing agreements to copyright and trademark policy.
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"What began as a dream in 2012 has finally blossomed into reality. Today, New York passed Asm. Patricia Fahy and Sen. Neil Breslin’s Fair Repair Act, making it the first state in the country to pass an electronics Right to Repair Bill. "
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Worst Case Scenario: Axon is developing taser-armed police drones. History tells us it won't be long before these "for emergency only" weapons make their way into everyday policing. Be heard! Axon is hosting an AMA on Friday about this technology.
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The San Francisco Police Department violated state and local laws in withholding records related to face recognition and the regional fusion center, an oversight body ruled on Wednesday. SFPD has five days to rectify the problem.
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You can support EFF's work by making a donation and grabbing some of our member gear when you donate! Spread the word with our newest Stay Golden t-shirt. eff.org/join
EFF's Stay Golden t-shirt. Front features EFF logo and back features golden figure soaring above a city.
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California seeks to become a refuge for people seeking abortion access or gender-affirming care, whose rights are under attack in other states. Keeping their personal data, including license plate data, private is integral to protecting those rights.
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The Marin County sheriff will no longer make California drivers’ license plates and locations available to ICE and other federal and out-of-state agencies in a win for local activists who sued to stop the illegal practice.
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Hey Triva fans! Coming up on June 16 in San Francisco, 's annual cyberlaw trivia night! Come join us for an evening of exploring the most trivial reaches of tech law and policy in the company of other cyberlaw experts!
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