Author: Christian Romero

Good old-fashioned grassroots advocacy is one of the best tools we have right now for making a positive change for our civil liberties online. When we unite toward a shared goal, anything is possible, and the right to repair movement is a prime example of this. In July of last year, EFF and many other organizations […]

Sorry, EFF doesn’t hand out candy like the Easter Bunny, but we are here to keep you updated on the latest digital rights news with our EFFector newsletter! This edition of EFFector explains how you can help us push back against the TAKE IT DOWN Act, an internet censorship law; why we oppose site-blocking legislation, […]

Take some time during your Spring Break to catch up on the latest digital rights news by subscribing to EFF’s EFFector newsletter! This edition of the newsletter covers our new open source tool to detect cellular spying, Rayhunter; The Foilies 2025, our tongue-in-cheek awards to the worst responses to public records requests; and our recommendations to the […]

EFF is here to keep you up-to-date with the latest news in the world of civil liberties and human rights online with our EFFector newsletter! This edition of the newsletter covers Apple’s recent decision to turn off Advanced Data Protection for users in the U.K., our how-to guide for limiting Meta’s ability to collect and […]

It’s a new year and EFF is here to help you keep up with your New Year’s resolution to stay up-to-date on the latest digital rights news with our EFFector newsletter! This edition of the newsletter covers our tongue-in-cheek “awards” for some of the worst data breaches in 2024, The Breachies; an explanation of “real-time […]

Although it feels a bit weird to be writing a year in review post for a site that hasn’t even been live for three months, I thought it would be fun to give a behind-the-scenes look at the work we did this year to build EFF’s newest site, Digital Rights Bytes.  Since each topic Digital […]

The pledge period for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) closes on Wednesday, January 15! If you’re a U.S. federal employee or retiree, now is the time to make your pledge and support EFF’s work to protect your rights online.  If you haven’t before, giving to EFF through the CFC is quick and easy! Just head […]

Get a head-start on your New Year’s resolution to stay up-to-date on digital rights news by subscribing to EFF’s EFFector newsletter!  This edition of the newsletter covers our top ten digital security resources for those concerned about the incoming administration, a new bill that could put an end to SLAPP lawsuits, and our recent amicus […]

Did you know that most printer ink isn’t even expensive to make? Why then is it so expensive to refill the ink on your printer?  The answer is actually pretty simple: monopolies, weird laws, and companies exploiting their users for profit. If this sounds mildly infuriating and makes you want to learn ways to fight […]

Sure, buying your favorite video game, movie, or album online is super convenient. I personally love being able to pre-order a game and play it the night of release, without needing to go to a store.  But something you may not have thought about before making your purchase are the differences between owning a physical […]