Author: Christian Romero

The final EFFector of 2025 is here! Just in time to keep you up-to-date on the latests happenings in the fight for privacy and free speech online. In this latest issue, we’re sharing how to spot sneaky ALPR cameras at the U.S. border, covering a host of new resources on age verification laws, and explaining why AI companies need […]

What a year it’s been. We’ve seen technology unfortunately misused to supercharge the threats facing democracy: dystopian surveillance, attacks on encryption, and government censorship. These aren’t abstract dangers. They’re happening now, to real people, in real time. EFF’s lawyers, technologists, and activists are pushing back. But we need you in this fight. JOIN EFF TODAY! […]

One of our favorite—and most important—things that we do at EFF is to work toward a better future. It can be easy to get caught up in all the crazy things that are happening in the moment, especially with the fires that need to be put out. But it’s just as important to keep our […]

Instead of catching you off-guard with a jump scare this Halloween season, EFF is here to catch you up on the latest digital rights news with our EFFector newsletter! In this issue, we’re helping you take control of your online privacy with Opt Out October; explaining the UK’s attack on encryption and why it’s bad […]

Online surveillance is everywhere—and understanding how you’re being tracked, and how to fight back, is more important than ever. That’s why EFF partnered with Women In Security and Privacy (WISP) for our annual Global Members’ Speakeasy, where we tackled online behavioral tracking and the massive data broker industry that profits from your personal information.  Our […]

Federal employees play a key role in safeguarding the civil liberties of millions of Americans. Our rights to privacy and free expression can only survive when we stand together to push back against overreach and ensure that technology serves all people—not just the powerful.  That’s why EFF jumped to action earlier this year, when the […]

It’s been a year full of challenges, but also important victories for digital freedoms. From EFF’s new lawsuit against OPM and DOGE, to launching Rayhunter (our new tool to detect cellular spying), to exposing the censorship of abortion-related content on social media, we’ve been busy! But we’re not the only ones leading the charge.  On September 10 in […]

School is back in session! Perfect timing to hit the books and catch up on the latest digital rights news. We’ve got you covered with bite-sized updates in this issue of our EFFector newsletter. This time, we’re breaking down why Wyoming’s new age verification law is a free speech disaster. You’ll also read about a big […]

In 1992 EFF presented our very first awards recognizing key leaders and organizations advancing innovation and championing civil liberties and human rights online. Now in 2025 we’re continuing to celebrate the accomplishments of people working toward a better future for everyone with the EFF Awards! All are invited to attend the EFF Awards on Wednesday, […]

In 1992 EFF presented our very first awards recognizing key leaders and organizations advancing innovation and championing civil liberties and human rights online. Now in 2025 we’re continuing to celebrate the accomplishments of people working toward a better future for everyone with the EFF Awards! All are invited to attend the EFF Awards on Wednesday, September 10 at […]