Category: Business

EFF asked the California Supreme Court not to weaken the Stored Communications Act, a 1986 federal law that restricts how providers can disclose the content of your communications to the government or private parties. The law is built on the principle that you have a reasonable expectation of privacy that providers like Snap and Meta […]

When you think of Colombia, what images come to mind? For some, it may be coffee or perhaps the country’s diverse landscapes and cultures. For many others, it will be cartels, crime and cocaine. Colombia’s history as a drug trafficking hub plays a major role in attracting visitors to the country – a form of […]

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit correctly held that Grindr, a popular dating app, can’t be held responsible for matching users and enabling them to exchange messages that led to real-world harm. EFF and the Woodhull Freedom Foundation filed an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit in support of Grindr. Grindr and […]

The circular economy offers a fresh approach to how we produce and consume, focusing on reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering. It moves us away from the traditional “make, use, discard” model, creating a more sustainable system to balance the needs of the economy, society and nature. Living within the planet’s limits is vital if we […]

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 […]

Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has granted approval for Qatar Airways to acquire a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, a deal valued at a significant step forward for both airlines and Australian aviation. This approval follows a recommendation from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and comes with key conditions, including Australian representation on Virgin’s board […]

In many coastal regions, tourism and fish farms are vital industries that drive economic growth. Yet, they often compete for space, raising concerns about how to balance these two sectors without compromising the environment or local livelihoods. In Oban, on the west coast of Scotland, the twin industries of tourism and aquaculture are learning to […]

Botswana has reached a pivotal agreement with De Beers, securing a new 10-year diamond sales deal through its joint venture, Debswana. The deal, announced on Tuesday after seven years of negotiations, grants the government an increasing share of diamond revenues. Diamonds are crucial to Botswana’s economy, contributing to approximately 80% of exports and a quarter […]

Unilever stunned investors with the announcement of CEO Hein Schumacher’s departure, just months after he took over the role in July 2023. Schumacher will step down as CEO and board director next month, with his complete exit from the company set for May 31. Unilever characterized the decision as mutual. Effective March 1, Unilever’s CFO, […]

The updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) commissioned by the Ukrainian Government, the World Bank Group, the European Commission and the UN, comes as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fourth year.  It covers damage incurred since intensified conflict erupted on 24 February 2022 through to 31 December 2024. This year, the Government of […]