Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItThis November, Californians will be called upon to vote on a ballot initiative called the , or . EFF does not support it; nor does EFF oppose it.EFF works across the country to and laws that empower technology users to control how businesses process their personal information. The consumer data privacy laws require businesses to get consumers’ opt-in consent before processing their data; bar data processing except as necessary to give consumers what they asked for (often called “data minimization”); forbid “pay for...…Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItThis November, Californians will be called upon to vote on a ballot initiative called the , or . EFF does not support it; nor does EFF oppose it.EFF works across the country to and laws that empower technology users to control how businesses process their personal information. The consumer data privacy laws require businesses to get consumers’ opt-in consent before processing their data; bar data processing except as necessary to give consumers what they asked for (often called “data minimization”); forbid “pay for...WW…

Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItA data privacy bill in Washington State has gained momentum. The bill, (also known as the Washington Privacy Act, or WPA), has received widespread support from big tech . It’s no wonder they like it because, as currently written, the WPA would be a weak, token effort at reining in corporations’ rampant misuse of personal data.The WPA didn’t come from nowhere, and it didn’t come alone. A number of have or endorsed that will give the impression of regulation without changing the surveillance business model. Moreover,...…Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItA data privacy bill in Washington State has gained momentum. The bill, (also known as the Washington Privacy Act, or WPA), has received widespread support from big tech . It’s no wonder they like it because, as currently written, the WPA would be a weak, token effort at reining in corporations’ rampant misuse of personal data.The WPA didn’t come from nowhere, and it didn’t come alone. A number of have or endorsed that will give the impression of regulation without changing the surveillance business model. Moreover,...WW…

Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItShare ItIn the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, a location data broker called Veraset offered officials in Washington, DC full access to its proprietary database of “highly sensitive” , collected from cell phones, for the entire DC metro area.The officials accepted the offer, according to ...Vaccine mandates are becoming increasingly urgent from public health officials and various governments. As they roll out, we must protect users of vaccine passports and those who do not want to use—or cannot use—a...…Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItShare ItIn the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, a location data broker called Veraset offered officials in Washington, DC full access to its proprietary database of “highly sensitive” , collected from cell phones, for the entire DC metro area.The officials accepted the offer, according to ...Vaccine mandates are becoming increasingly urgent from public health officials and various governments. As they roll out, we must protect users of vaccine passports and those who do not want to use—or cannot use—a...WW…

Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare It%3Ciframe%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F3162bEHvos0%3Fautoplay%3D1%26mute%3D1%22%20allow%3D%22accelerometer%3B%20autoplay%3B%20clipboard-write%3B%20encrypted-media%3B%20gyroscope%3B%20picture-in-picture%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22%22%20width%3D%22560%22%20height%3D%22315%22%20frameborder%3D%220%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3EShare ItSAN FRANCISCO–Millions of Americans’ everyday movements can be traced by police with the click of a mouse and possibly without a warrant, thanks to to state and local law...…Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare It%3Ciframe%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F3162bEHvos0%3Fautoplay%3D1%26mute%3D1%22%20allow%3D%22accelerometer%3B%20autoplay%3B%20clipboard-write%3B%20encrypted-media%3B%20gyroscope%3B%20picture-in-picture%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22%22%20width%3D%22560%22%20height%3D%22315%22%20frameborder%3D%220%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3EShare ItSAN FRANCISCO–Millions of Americans’ everyday movements can be traced by police with the click of a mouse and possibly without a warrant, thanks to to state and local law...WW…

Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItVirginia’s legislature has passed a bill meant to protect consumer privacy—but the bill, called the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, really far more than the interests of everyday consumers.Virginia: Speak Up for Real PrivacyThe bill, which both Microsoft and Amazon supported, is now headed to the desk of Governor Ralph Northam. This week, EFF joined with the Virginia Citizens Consumer Council, Consumer Federation of America, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, U.S. PIRG to , or for the governor to add a...…Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItVirginia’s legislature has passed a bill meant to protect consumer privacy—but the bill, called the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, really far more than the interests of everyday consumers.Virginia: Speak Up for Real PrivacyThe bill, which both Microsoft and Amazon supported, is now headed to the desk of Governor Ralph Northam. This week, EFF joined with the Virginia Citizens Consumer Council, Consumer Federation of America, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, U.S. PIRG to , or for the governor to add a...WW…

Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItFinCEN’s proposed ruleThat’s why EFF is urging the agency not to implement this proposal.Two developments make continued reliance on the third-party doctrine suspect, including as the source for regulations such as those contemplated here. Read . Share ItThe U.S. (OFAC)'s of “Tornado Cash” as an entity on the raises important questions that are being discussed around the world. OFAC explained its sanction by saying “Tornado Cash (Tornado) is a virtual currency ...Podcast Episode 108Your friends, your...…Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItFinCEN’s proposed ruleThat’s why EFF is urging the agency not to implement this proposal.Two developments make continued reliance on the third-party doctrine suspect, including as the source for regulations such as those contemplated here. Read . Share ItThe U.S. (OFAC)'s of “Tornado Cash” as an entity on the raises important questions that are being discussed around the world. OFAC explained its sanction by saying “Tornado Cash (Tornado) is a virtual currency ...Podcast Episode 108Your friends, your...WW…

Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItThere are many reasons to be concerned about replacing cash bail with an algorithm that categorizes people as low-, medium-, or high- risk before releasing some, and leaving others in jail. Share ItShare It…Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItThere are many reasons to be concerned about replacing cash bail with an algorithm that categorizes people as low-, medium-, or high- risk before releasing some, and leaving others in jail. Share ItShare ItWW…

Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItEFF works in state legislatures across the country to fight for your civil liberties. This year, the pandemic upended the priorities and plans of every statehouse. But, with your support, EFF was able to quickly respond to surveillance threats, defend privacy, and counter the ways the pandemic made matters worse. Here are some highlights of our work—both in California and beyond.After 2018 and 2019, which saw cities including San Francisco and Oakland passing municipal bans on government use of face recognition,...…Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItEFF works in state legislatures across the country to fight for your civil liberties. This year, the pandemic upended the priorities and plans of every statehouse. But, with your support, EFF was able to quickly respond to surveillance threats, defend privacy, and counter the ways the pandemic made matters worse. Here are some highlights of our work—both in California and beyond.After 2018 and 2019, which saw cities including San Francisco and Oakland passing municipal bans on government use of face recognition,...WW…

Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItInteroperability of data with the private sector does not equate to decentralization of dataA digitized system based on proof of immunization will amplify the lack of access.Share ItIn the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, a location data broker called Veraset offered officials in Washington, DC full access to its proprietary database of “highly sensitive” , collected from cell phones, for the entire DC metro area.The officials accepted the offer, according to ...Vaccine mandates are becoming increasingly...…Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare ItInteroperability of data with the private sector does not equate to decentralization of dataA digitized system based on proof of immunization will amplify the lack of access.Share ItIn the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, a location data broker called Veraset offered officials in Washington, DC full access to its proprietary database of “highly sensitive” , collected from cell phones, for the entire DC metro area.The officials accepted the offer, according to ...Vaccine mandates are becoming increasingly...WW…

Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare It%3Ciframe%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F46FVtRG_FSM%3Ft%3D3562%26autoplay%3D1%26mute%3D1%22%20allow%3D%22accelerometer%3B%20autoplay%3B%20clipboard-write%3B%20encrypted-media%3B%20gyroscope%3B%20picture-in-picture%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22%22%20width%3D%22560%22%20height%3D%22315%22%20frameborder%3D%220%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3EYou can see the slides from her talk . (PDF)Share ItIn a victory for users, Slack has fixed its for free workspaces. Instead of holding onto your messages on its servers for...…Email updates on news, actions,and events in your area.DEEPLINKS BLOGShare It%3Ciframe%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F46FVtRG_FSM%3Ft%3D3562%26autoplay%3D1%26mute%3D1%22%20allow%3D%22accelerometer%3B%20autoplay%3B%20clipboard-write%3B%20encrypted-media%3B%20gyroscope%3B%20picture-in-picture%22%20allowfullscreen%3D%22%22%20width%3D%22560%22%20height%3D%22315%22%20frameborder%3D%220%22%3E%3C%2Fiframe%3EYou can see the slides from her talk . (PDF)Share ItIn a victory for users, Slack has fixed its for free workspaces. Instead of holding onto your messages on its servers for...WW…