Posts by eff@mastodon.social
(DIR) Post #B2KjkDl6nFRVhhpsLQ by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-16T01:14:12Z
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Here’s the @404mediaco report: https://www.404media.co/elite-the-palantir-app-ice-uses-to-find-neighborhoods-to-raid/
(DIR) Post #B2M39WywYGp0qm36Om by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-16T20:56:02Z
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Companies like Flock Safety “want police to collect as much information on everyone as possible because they make money off that,” EFF’s Dave Maass told New Mexico’s KOB4. “We continually find people abusing the data.” https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/4-investigates-the-push-to-regulate-new-mexicos-mass-surveillance-tools/
(DIR) Post #B2Q0QqpySczk7hGEMa by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-18T19:03:02Z
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Not sure if the iPhone’s Lockdown Mode is for you? Here’s some advice on who it’s for and when to use it. https://ssd.eff.org/module/how-to-enable-lockdown-mode-on-iphone
(DIR) Post #B2RscpTCgKEDmDHTCS by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-19T14:56:02Z
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As age gates get rolled out, you may find yourself asking: should I continue to use services that require me to verify my age? And if so, how can I do that with the least risk to my personal information? To find out, check out our guide to navigating age assurance tech: https://eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/so-youve-hit-age-gate-what-now
(DIR) Post #B2SgYIsst8gLGOKPlQ by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-18T23:01:02Z
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ICE surveillance sweeps up activists, organizers, journalists, family members, and entire communities. When the government buys access to location data and online histories, everyone’s rights are at risk. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/ice-going-surveillance-shopping-spree
(DIR) Post #B2UKZxokNLOxpVhQZc by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-20T21:03:03Z
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“[Amazon is] doubling down on privacy invasion and supporting the misconception that more surveillance always makes us safer,” EFF’s Cindy Cohn said at #CES2026, as reported in Men's Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/news/amazon-ring-ai-doorbell-humiliated-award-no-one-wants-worst-in-show
(DIR) Post #B2XAmPSj0D6IyaZgHI by eff@mastodon.social
2025-12-13T18:02:02Z
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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
(DIR) Post #B2YWueAoaCYR4IUS0W by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-22T20:31:02Z
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When the monopoly right granted by copyright is compounded by the speed and scale of media company mergers, we end up with a crisis in creativity. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/copyright-should-not-enable-monopoly
(DIR) Post #B2aSMiBN9zLQ9iEYU4 by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-23T20:00:10Z
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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
(DIR) Post #B2eWGKOfZhHCPm3BhY by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-25T14:58:02Z
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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
(DIR) Post #B2irQYc0SAkj4Fqagq by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-27T21:22:37Z
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Dangerously unchecked surveillance and rights violations have been a throughline of the Department of Homeland Security since the agency’s creation in the wake of the September 11th attacks. In particular, ICE and CBP have been responsible for countless civil liberties and digital rights violations. 🧵 (1/3) https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/eff-statement-lawless-actions-ice-and-cbp
(DIR) Post #B2irQd221Lwmm83QoK by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-27T21:22:38Z
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In the past year, ICE and CBP have descended into utter lawlessness. We join with many others in saying that Congress must vote to reject any further funding of ICE and CBP this week. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/eff-statement-lawless-actions-ice-and-cbp (2/3)
(DIR) Post #B2irQhB2bnWxdEIgPQ by eff@mastodon.social
2026-01-27T21:22:38Z
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As the people of MN take action to protect their community members, there are many efforts and organizations that people can show support for at Stand With Minnesota. https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ (3/3)
(DIR) Post #B2styx1IM37k6OnqfA by eff@mastodon.social
2026-02-01T17:03:02Z
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With Encrypt It Already, we’re pushing on tech companies to deliver stronger privacy protections to their users by enabling and expanding the use of end-to-end encryption across their products or services. https://www.encryptitalready.org
(DIR) Post #B2t9O7xiJ7LCahahW4 by eff@mastodon.social
2026-02-01T19:59:02Z
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A VPN is not a tool for anonymity, and while it can protect your location from some companies, there are many other ways companies may track you. https://ssd.eff.org/module/choosing-vpn-thats-right-you
(DIR) Post #B31lfKugl7xNCiUL4a by eff@mastodon.social
2026-02-05T23:05:27Z
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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
(DIR) Post #B36Rt6NeYtqctP7ecq by eff@mastodon.social
2026-02-07T23:02:03Z
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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
(DIR) Post #B37MkihQQ0pOW9Vx44 by eff@mastodon.social
2026-02-08T17:03:02Z
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Stricter copyright laws might seem tough on big tech, but they just become new tools to enforce monopolies and bully artists. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/copyright-kills-competition
(DIR) Post #B39YhVXoSZ08cDAmZ6 by eff@mastodon.social
2026-02-09T17:59:10Z
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WATCH: EFF’s @pluralistic joined Tim Wu on The New York Times’ Ezra Klein Show to discuss “Everything Wrong With the Internet and How to Fix It.” https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000010591078/everything-wrong-with-the-internet-and-how-to-fix-it.html
(DIR) Post #B39lHSmLQ0VZueshLk by eff@mastodon.social
2026-02-09T20:31:04Z
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EFF is against age verification mandates, including Discord's new policy requiring face scans or IDs for full access to the platform. Here are some things to consider if you're planning to continue using Discord next month. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/so-youve-hit-age-gate-what-now