Category: Business

Smear campaigns are a contentious yet pervasive strategy employed in both politics and business. These tactics aim to damage an individual’s reputation through misinformation, character assassination, and negative publicity. While often seen as unethical, smear campaigns can be effective tools for influencing public perception and swaying opinion. This article explores the mechanisms, implications, and notable […]

Embracing Humility: The Art of Recognizing Human Fallibility In a world increasingly driven by certainty and division, the ability to acknowledge that “you can’t always be right and neither can you always be wrong” offers a refreshing perspective. This humble mindset fosters understanding, personal growth, and healthier relationships. The Nature of Human Fallibility Humans are […]

When someone is placed on location monitoring for one purpose, it does not justify law enforcement’s access to that information for a completely different purpose without a proper warrant.  EFF joined the Committee for Public Counsel Services, ACLU, ACLU of Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, in filing an amicus brief in the […]

On October 25, senior government officials from the United States, Japan, and the Philippines convened an informal trilateral discussion in Manila on countering economic coercion and promoting economic resilience.  The discussion was chaired by Ms. Ma. Corazon Halili—Dichosa, Executive Director for Industry Development Services at the Board of Investments of the Republic of the Philippines.  The U.S. delegation was led by Jonathan Fritz, Chief of Staff to Jose W. Fernandez, the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment at the U.S. Department […]

Safe trick-or-treating this Halloween means being aware of the real monsters of street-level surveillance. You might not always see these menaces, but they are watching you. The real-world harms of these terrors wreak havoc on our communities. Here, we highlight just a few of the beasts. To learn more about all of the street-level surveillance […]

Introduction In a significant move to bolster the economy and support local entrepreneurs, the Biden-Harris Administration facilitated $56 billion in lending to more than 100,000 small businesses in 2023. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to revitalize the economy, create jobs, and ensure that small businesses have the resources they need to thrive […]

It’s been 25 days since September 29, the day that should have seen British-Egyptian blogger, coder, and activist Alaa Abd El Fattah walk free. Egyptian authorities refused to release him at the end of his sentence, in contradiction of the country’s own Criminal Procedure Code, which requires that time served in pretrial detention count toward a prison […]

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez led the fifth U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD), conducted under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), on October 23, 2024, virtually from Washington, D.C. Under Secretary […]

At EFF, our work always begins from the same place: technological self-determination. That’s the right to decide which technology you use, and how you use it. Technological self-determination is important for every technology user, and it’s especially important for users with disabilities. Assistive technologies are a crucial aspect of living a full and fulfilling life, […]